Redshift: Concert Band Conductor Score

Name: Redshift: Concert Band Conductor Score
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-44165S
Price: 7.00 USD
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By Todd Stalter

Grade: 2 (Medium Easy)

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Redshift occurs when an object emitting light or other electromagnetic radiation is moving away from an observer. Those waves are shifted toward the red end of the spectrum, like the light waves astronomers measure when studying the most distant galaxies. The melodies in this piece tend to move away directionally from a central point, but in this case the "gravity" of the central note is too strong, and eventually pulls them back again. (3:15) This title available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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Series: Challenger Band Series

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 8

UPC: 038081498027

SKU: 00-44165S

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About the Composer: Todd Stalter

Todd Stalter built a 34-year legacy as Director of Bands at Eureka High School in Illinois, where his ensembles earned widespread recognition including 16 Class 1A state marching championships and consistent Superior ratings at IHSA contests. His bands performed at Orchestra Hall in Chicago and Walt Disney World, and he was inducted into the Illinois State Marching Band Championships Hall of Fame. Beyond the high school podium, Stalter has guest-conducted All-State Bands in Georgia and Delaware, led regional honor bands, and appeared with professional ensembles including the Rockford Wind Ensemble and Prairie Winds.

As a composer, Stalter has established a significant catalog of works for band and string orchestra that circulate nationally and appear on state contest lists throughout the United States. Several of his band compositions are featured in the "Teaching Music Through Performance in Band" series published by GIA. He holds degrees from Illinois State University, including a bachelor's degree in music education (cum laude) and a master's degree in trumpet performance, and has maintained an active schedule as both adjudicator and clinician for state and regional music education associations.

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Why we love this

Stalter captures an elegant astronomical concept and translates it into a compositional principle that feels fresh without demanding excessive technical demands of your ensemble. The melodies' directional motion away from and back to a gravitational center creates a satisfying arc that audiences recognize immediately, making this an effective piece for both concert and contest settings that doesn't require advanced players to land the musical idea.

What to expect

Stalter's writing evokes the quiet scale and contemplative distance of astronomy itself. Melodies drift away from their point of origin with graceful inevitability, then yield to a gentle inward pull, creating a sense of cosmic balance and philosophical calm that persists throughout the piece.

Who it's for

This work suits intermediate concert bands in grades 2-3 that have solid fundamentals and are ready to engage with pieces built on a clear musical concept. Directors programming festival or concert seasons will find it especially valuable as an accessible entry point into music that rewards thoughtful interpretation without excessive technical complexity.

How to get the most out of it

Shape the opening melodic lines with clear directional intention; the music's concept depends on listeners hearing the outward motion before the inevitable pull back toward center.
Balance the harmonic support underneath the primary melodies so the gravitational pull of the central note emerges naturally rather than feeling imposed.
Control the tempo relationships across the piece to allow the "redshift" concept to unfold with enough breadth that the directional motion becomes apparent.

How to use it

Redshift works well as a concert centerpiece for a program that explores music inspired by science or nature. Its moderate length (3:15) and accessible difficulty level make it ideal for a mixed concert balancing challenge with assurance, or as a confident choice for a festival appearance where execution matters as much as ambition.