Project Mars: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Original Music by Michael Story
Grade: 1 (Very Easy)
Item: 00-PK-0007141
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Project Mars: Score | $9.00 | |
| Project Mars: Flute | $3.00 | |
| Project Mars: Oboe | $3.00 | |
| Project Mars: 1st B-flat Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| Project Mars: B-flat Bass Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| Project Mars: E-flat Alto Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Project Mars: B-flat Tenor Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Project Mars: E-flat Baritone Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Project Mars: 1st B-flat Trumpet | $3.00 | |
| Project Mars: 1st F Horn | $3.00 | |
| Project Mars: 1st Trombone | $3.00 | |
| Project Mars: Baritone T.C. | $3.00 | |
| Project Mars: Tuba | $3.00 | |
| Project Mars: Mallets | $3.00 | |
| Project Mars: 1st Percussion | $3.00 | |
| Project Mars: 2nd Percussion | $3.00 | |
| Project Mars: Timpani | $3.00 |
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Description
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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Additional Details
Series:
Belwin Beginning Band
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
136
SKU:
00-PK-0007141
More about this title
About the Composer: Michael Story
Michael Story is a prolific composer for young and developing instrumental ensembles who has built a catalog especially valued in beginning band contexts. His works balance musical substance with accessibility, creating pieces that engage students while respecting their developing technical abilities.
Why we love this
Story frames this overture around a concept that genuinely interests young musicians, making the astronomical theme an engine for engagement rather than window dressing. The fanfare bookends give conductors clear moments to build energy and shape the overall arc, while the internal reference to Holst adds musical legitimacy without requiring advanced harmonic understanding from your band.
What to expect
A bright, optimistic journey through space with forward momentum. The piece opens with fanfare-like energy, unfolds with a memorable melodic core that carries the Holst reference, and builds back to its opening declaration, creating a satisfying arc that feels substantial despite its two-minute duration.
Who it's for
Beginning concert bands looking for repertoire that sounds impressive without overwhelming developing players. This Grade 1 overture works equally well for a fall concert or festival submission where you want the band to sound accomplished and engaged.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape the opening fanfare with clear articulation and dynamic contrast; this is your chance to establish character before the band settles into the body of the work.
- Balance the inner voices carrying the thematic material so the melody doesn't get buried by foundation parts, especially important at this level where younger students sometimes play louder than intended.
- Use the closing fanfare as an opportunity to pull the entire band together for a unified final statement; mark cutoffs clearly in parts so the ending lands with purpose.
How to use it
Open a concert with this piece to set an energetic, confident tone for your band, or use it as a contest entry where you need something stylistically distinct and musically rewarding for players at the earliest levels. It pairs well with other accessible overtures that season your program with variety without technical demands that strain a young ensemble.
Skills your students will build
- Executing clear articulation in fanfare figures
- Balancing inner harmonic voices against primary melodic material
- Shaping musical phrases across eight measures or longer
- Responding to conductor cues for unified ensemble attacks and releases
- Reading and interpreting simple dynamic and expression markings