Pine Island March: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

$52.00 USD

Pine Island March: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Pine Island March: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-48123
Price: 52.00 USD
Availability: InStock

By Steve Hodges

Grade: 1.5 (Easy)

Item: 00-48123

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Here is an exciting march for young bands. Featuring a bold melody, strong rhythms, and an expressive trio section, this piece would be a great choice for a concert opener! (2:00) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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Series: Alfred Debut Series

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 124

UPC: 038081554433

SKU: 00-48123

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About the Composer: Steve Hodges

Steve Hodges holds degrees from Western Oregon University (B.S.) and Central Washington University (M.A. in Music Education). He spent four decades in public school music education, directing concert bands, choirs, and small ensembles at all levels before retiring from full-time teaching.

Since 1986, Hodges has composed over 120 concert band works published by Alfred Music, along with choral arrangements released through Staff Music and Shawnee Press. His music has appeared at festivals and state conventions worldwide, and his commissioned pieces have been performed by honor bands and schools across North America. His compositions have also been featured on TBS and ESPN broadcasts. A member of ASCAP, Hodges remains active in community music in The Dalles, Oregon, and continues to receive word that his grandchildren are performing his pieces in their school bands.

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Why we love this

Hodges understands exactly what young bands need to sound impressive and feel accomplished. The march structure gives students the scaffolding they're looking for (bold, unison melody; sturdy harmonic support), while the contrasting trio adds genuine musical interest without overwhelming players who are still building fundamentals. It's the kind of opener that lands with directors in the audience.

What to expect

Bright, energetic, and purposeful. The opening march declaration establishes immediate presence and clarity, while the trio breathes in a more lyrical, singing style that shows off the band's warmth and control. The piece has genuine emotional shape despite its accessible technical demands.

Who it's for

New and developing concert bands looking for a repertoire piece that builds confidence and musicianship in a single rehearsal cycle. Directors of Grade 1.5 ensembles will find this accessible without feeling simplistic, and students at this level will hear themselves sounding polished in contest or concert settings.

How to get the most out of it

Keep the marchlike pulse steady and crisp in the opening sections; slight give in the trio will feel earned and not sloppy.
Balance the melody prominently over accompaniment parts, especially in young brass sections where underwriting the harmony is a common instinct.
Shape the trio's expressive character distinctly from the bold A section so the contrast reads clearly to an audience.
Use the recorded accompaniment in MakeMusic Cloud to rehearse balance and phrasing details while full parts are learning notes.

How to use it

Ideal as a concert opener when you want to establish momentum and audience engagement right away. The 2-minute duration and strong thematic material also make it an excellent choice for festival performance or community concert programming where you want young musicians to make an immediate, confident impression.