Procession of Heroes: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
By Robert W. Smith and Michael Story
Grade: 1 (Very Easy)
Item: 00-PK-0004067
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Description
A bold musical statement for your first-year band from the Smith and Story composer team. Written in support of Band Expressions™ Book One, this charmer will make every band sound huge! This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
Don't just read it, hear it, play along with it, and watch your students grow with it. In MakeMusic Cloud, Procession of Heroes: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts comes alive with professional accompaniment, adjustable tempo, and built-in practice tools that turn solo practice into real progress.
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Additional Details
Series:
Band Expressions
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
142
SKU:
00-PK-0004067
More about this title
About the Composer: Robert W. Smith
Robert W. Smith stands among America's most performed composers for concert band and orchestra, with over 400 published works spanning nearly every ensemble type and developmental level. His training includes a Bachelor's in Music Education from Troy State University and a Master's in Music from the University of Miami. Smith's original compositions have been performed globally, from concert halls across North America and Europe to stages in Australia, Asia, and beyond.
As both a composer and conductor, Smith has clinicized throughout the United States, Canada, Japan, Australia, Italy, Austria, and the United Kingdom. His works appear regularly in major media contexts, including Olympic broadcasts, network television productions, and opening ceremonies of significant public events. The Tempest and other pieces written for developing ensembles have become foundational titles in the band repertoire.
Why we love this
Smith and Story know exactly what a first-year band needs to sound and feel successful. The writing sits comfortably under young players' hands while delivering genuine musical drama, so your students experience the payoff of their early technical work immediately. This is the kind of piece that makes rehearsals energizing because the kids hear themselves sounding like a real ensemble.
What to expect
Bold and ceremonial, with an unmistakable sense of forward motion and purpose. The music carries the gravitas of a real processional while remaining technically accessible, so young players feel the weight of what they are playing rather than struggling through complexity.
Who it's for
First-year concert bands looking for a programmatic piece that builds confidence and sounds polished in performance. Directors using Band Expressions Book One will find this title a natural extension of their curriculum, offering immediate application of emerging technical skills.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the thematic material across sections so the melody sings above the harmonic foundation; young bands often bury the primary line in ensemble sound.
- Establish a clear, confident tempo in rehearsal and stick with it; younger players feel most secure with steady conducting and predictable pacing.
- Shape phrases toward natural breathing points rather than metering out every bar; this helps students hear the narrative arc beneath the notes.
How to use it
Open a concert with this piece to establish energy and set a professional tone for the evening, or place it as a bridge between warm-up material and more demanding repertoire in a festival setting. Its programmatic nature makes it particularly effective as a standalone work or as part of a thematic program exploring character pieces for developing ensembles.
Skills your students will build
- Reading and executing rhythmic figures at Grade 1 level with secure pulse
- Balancing individual voice lines within a full ensemble texture
- Responding to clear sectional leadership and phrase shaping
- Sustaining tone and intonation across a full-length concert piece
- Understanding programmatic storytelling in instrumental music