Project Mars: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

$51.00 USD

Project Mars: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Project Mars: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-44890
Price: 51.00 USD
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Original Music by Michael Story

Grade: 1 (Very Easy)

Item: 00-44890

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Reflecting on the new data arriving from the red planet, this original work contains a "tip of the hat" to Gustav Holst's revered melody. Opening and closing with a distinct fanfare, the solidly scored overture will spotlight your beginners with this bold work suitable for concert or contest. Interstellar! (2:00)

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Series: Belwin Beginning Band

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 136

UPC: 038081519166

SKU: 00-44890

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About the Composer: Michael Story

Michael Story has established himself as a prolific composer and arranger for concert and marching band, with a particular gift for writing accessible music that doesn't sacrifice musical substance. His works appear regularly on festival programs and contest stages across North America, where directors value his clear orchestration, memorable melodies, and keen understanding of what student musicians can achieve at each level.

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Why we love this

Story delivers genuine musicality at Grade 1 without relying on tired beginner clichés. The clever nod to Holst gives your ensemble a moment of connection to classical tradition, while the framing fanfares and brisk runtime make this ideal for programs where you need something bold and confident that actually respects your students' intelligence.

What to expect

A journey outward and inward at once. The opening sends you across the cosmos with bright, architectural fanfares; the middle section anchors you with a familiar, almost wistful melody; the ending launches you forward again with renewed purpose and clarity.

Who it's for

Beginning concert bands ready for their first contest or featured concert piece. Grade 1 instrumentation and straightforward voice leading mean even bands with limited sectional depth can sound polished and unified.

How to get the most out of it

Shape the opening fanfare with clear articulation and consistent releases across all sections; the precision here sets the tone for everything that follows.
Balance the middle section carefully so the Holst reference emerges without overwhelming the texture. Let it breathe as a moment of reflection rather than a heavy quotation.
Build momentum gradually toward the closing fanfare so it lands with impact. Avoid rushing; let the band settle into tempo and trust the arrangement's construction.
Mark cut-offs clearly for the ensemble. At this level, visual cues for releases are as important as the notes themselves.

How to use it

Pair this as an opener to establish energy and confidence, or use it as a standalone contest selection where you want judges to hear solid fundamentals and confident interpretation. At just two minutes, it fits neatly into concerts dominated by longer works and doesn't ask for excessive rehearsal time.

Skills your students will build

Executing clean articulation and coordinated releases across full ensemble
Balancing transparent texture and following voice-leading within a scored arrangement
Responding to clear conducting gestures for fanfare sections and tempo changes
Building dynamic shape and phrasing in a through-composed form