Pride and Joy: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

$70.00 USD

Pride and Joy: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Pride and Joy: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-48137
Price: 70.00 USD
Availability: InStock

By Salvio Fossa

Grade: 2.5 (Medium Easy)

Item: 00-48137

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The popular idiom "pride and joy" conveys an endearment that is both noble and affectionate. In this composition, both regal and cheerful melodies are presented independently before culminating as one paramount expression of admiration. (3:15)

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Series: Young Symphonic

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 254

UPC: 038081555713

SKU: 00-48137

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About the Composer: Salvio Fossa

Salvio Fossa earned his Bachelor of Music in Music Education from Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University, where he built the foundation for a career bridging performance and pedagogy. As both a trumpeter and band director, he has led intermediate ensembles across New Jersey's regional programs while composing and arranging for schools and faith communities throughout the state.

Fossa's work in music education extends beyond the podium. Together with his brother Sergio, he developed a comprehensive band program serving grades 4 through 8 at Ambassador Christian Academy in Toms River, where he continues to shape young musicians. His compositions reflect the practical wisdom of someone who knows what works in the rehearsal room and what resonates with developing ensembles.

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Why we love this

Fossa balances accessibility with genuine musical substance here. The Grade 2.5 scoring doesn't mean thin orchestration; instead, you get clean, singable lines that sit naturally for developing players while the harmonic support underneath stays interesting. The dual melody structure gives you natural programming flexibility, this works equally well as a concert opener or a festival showpiece.

What to expect

The opening carries quiet nobility, with elegant phrasing that asks players to shape beyond the notes. When the cheerful material arrives, the energy lifts without losing refinement. The final combination of both ideas creates a moment of genuine warmth and affirmation, like watching separate threads weave into something unified and strong.

Who it's for

Middle school and younger high school bands looking for a show-quality piece that doesn't demand advanced technique. This fits programs wanting to program something genuine but accessible, where students feel they're performing real music rather than exercises.

How to get the most out of it

Bring out the character shift between the regal and cheerful sections through articulation choices rather than tempo changes. Let the mellower opening breathe, then brighten the tonguing in the contrasting material.
Balance the independent melodies in the first half so both lines stay audible. Woodwinds and brass need to understand they're conversing, not competing.
Shape the final synthesis deliberately. As both melodies converge, resist the urge to accelerate; let the harmonic weight of the moment do the expressive work.

How to use it

Program this as an opener for a formal concert where you want to establish both musicality and approachability in one piece. At festivals, it demonstrates that young ensembles can handle sophisticated musical ideas within technically manageable writing. The 3:15 length also makes it ideal for pairing alongside a work requiring more technical display.