Red, White and Blue: Concert Band Conductor Score

$11.00 USD

Red, White and Blue: Concert Band Conductor Score

Name: Red, White and Blue: Concert Band Conductor Score
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 98-RWS240701
Price: 11.00 USD
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Arranged by Joseph Benjamin Earp

Grade: 4

Item: 98-RWS240701

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This medley of classic patriotic tunes pays tribute to Veterans and Active Duty service members whose sacrifices protect our freedoms. Red White and Blue by Joseph Benjamin Earp is appropriate for Veterans Day, Memorial Day, or any program that you'd like to include a salute to service. Including the American staples "When Johnny Comes Marching Home," "America," and "The Star-Spangled Banner," this piece will serve as a beacon of hope for our United States of America. (4:09)

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Series: RWS - Concert Band

Publisher: RWS Music Company

ISBN10: 1-4706-7238-3

ISBN13: 978-1-4706-7238-6

UPC: 038081594606

SKU: 98-RWS240701

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Why we love this

Earp threads three beloved American anthems into a coherent whole that respects each tune's identity while building toward genuine emotional weight. The Grade 4 scoring balances accessibility with musical substance, giving your band something they can play with pride without demanding virtuosity they don't yet possess. This works equally well as a concert opener that sets patriotic tone or as a standalone tribute that doesn't require lengthy spoken context.

What to expect

Familiar yet fresh. The three melodies arrive with the comfort of recognition, but Earp's harmonies and orchestration prevent the arrangement from feeling like a simple medley. There's sincerity in the writing and a sense of building purpose across the four-minute span.

Who it's for

Concert bands at the intermediate level who need patriotic repertoire with musical substance and programmatic relevance. Directors preparing for Veterans Day or Memorial Day concerts will find this especially useful; it gives the band a meaningful contribution without overshooting their technical ability.

How to get the most out of it

Balance the thematic material across sections rather than letting any single voice dominate the melodic transitions. Younger bands tend to spotlight the trumpet line; this arrangement rewards transparency from the entire ensemble.
Shape each tune's approach deliberately. "When Johnny Comes Marching Home" needs lift and forward momentum; "America" calls for singing tone; "The Star-Spangled Banner" demands breadth and control. Mark these character shifts in rehearsal.
Manage the four-minute arc by maintaining focus on your entrance and cutoff points during transitions. With three familiar melodies, the band may relax the collective discipline between sections.
Bring out the harmonic color underneath the main themes. Earp's voicing adds dimension that can disappear if lower voices retreat into mere accompaniment.

How to use it

Open a patriotic-themed concert with this piece to establish emotional tone and audience connection immediately. It also serves well as a finale that sends the audience out with collective memory of these essential American songs. If your program includes military or civic ceremonies, this fills that space with music that feels both respectful and genuinely performed.