Prelude (from the Holberg Suite): Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
By Edvard Grieg / arr. Victor López
Grade: 1 (Very Easy)
Item: 00-PK-0005145
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From Grieg's Holberg Suite, Op. 40, this setting of the first movement is exciting and a true celebration of sound. It is easy to rehearse and will come together rather quickly. It may be used as an opener or closer in the program. Enjoy this authentic-sounding short version from the beginning to the breathtaking finish. Regal in nature, this arrangement will be a cherished addition to the beginning band repertoire, suitable for contest and concert settings. Bravo! (2:30) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
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Additional Details
Series:
Belwin Beginning Band
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
134
SKU:
00-PK-0005145
More about this title
About the Composer: Edvard Grieg
Edvard Grieg (1843-1907) shaped the Romantic era by drawing deeply from Norwegian folk traditions and national identity. His gift for melody and harmonic color made him one of the most performed composers in music education, and pieces like the Holberg Suite remain central to band and orchestra curricula worldwide.
Why we love this
Victor López's arrangement captures the dignity and forward momentum of Grieg's original without overwhelming a beginning band. The piece moves quickly through rehearsals, builds genuine ensemble confidence, and sounds far more sophisticated than its Grade 1 difficulty suggests, making it an ideal opener or closer that won't derail a concert's pacing.
What to expect
Stately and assured, with the pageantry of a formal procession. The arrangement glows with warm harmonic color and moves with natural dignity, offering young players a taste of Romantic-era grandeur without artifice.
Who it's for
Beginning band directors seeking a masterwork that teaches musicianship without requiring advanced technique. Students gain exposure to a genuine Grieg melody while building confidence in ensemble balance and phrase shaping.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape the opening melody with slight rubato to honor its songlike character; resist the urge to play it mechanically despite the straightforward reading.
- Balance the inner voices carefully during harmonic passages so the arrangement's regal texture emerges without muddying the sound.
- Build momentum into the finish rather than simply playing louder; let dynamic growth pull the ensemble toward the final cadence.
How to use it
Open a winter or spring concert with this piece to set a sophisticated tone immediately, or close the program with it as an elegant anchor. Its compact length (2:30) and quick preparation make it ideal for concert schedules where rehearsal time is limited or for festival competitions where first impressions matter.
Skills your students will build
- Sustaining lyrical melodic lines with consistent tone quality
- Balancing inner harmonic voices to support the primary melody
- Reading and executing dynamic shaping across full ensemble
- Responding to subtle tempo flexibility in Romantic-era style
- Sight-reading an authentic orchestral arrangement adapted for band