Regiment Of Heroes Windependence Artist Level: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
By Joseph Turrin
Grade: 5
Item: 35-PK00419823
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"Regiment of Heroes" was written for and dedicated to "The Presidents Own" United States Marine Band. This powerful composition opens with a lively syncopated figure followed by a contrasting melodic trio-like section. The opening section returns, this time bringing the piece full circle back to the trio section, only now in a more majestic style. The piece concludes with a quickly paced coda utilizing fragments from the opening statement. A terrific addition to the wind band repertoire. Dur: 4:40
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00419823
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About the Composer: Joseph Turrin
Joseph Turrin has established himself as one of the most prolific and performed composers in the wind band world. His output spans concert works, educational pieces, and commissions for ensembles ranging from high school bands to the U.S. Marine Band, earning him deep respect across the profession for his craft and understanding of how wind instruments actually work.
Turrin's voice balances accessibility with musical substance. His pieces consistently challenge students to grow as musicians while remaining genuinely enjoyable to perform, a balance that keeps his catalog in constant rotation at festivals and concerts across the country.
Why we love this
Turrin writes for wind band with genuine structural purpose. The form here is clear and purposeful: the syncopated opening announces itself, the trio provides essential contrast, and the return cycles you back through both ideas before a tightly constructed coda sends you out on a rush of energy. Your students will hear exactly how the pieces fit together, which means they understand the larger architecture while they're learning it.
What to expect
The opening syncopations spark with purposeful swagger, anchored by a sense of forward momentum that feels earned rather than rushed. When the trio arrives, the texture opens into something genuinely sung and expressive, before the piece gathers itself back up and builds toward an exuberant finish that lands with confidence.
Who it's for
Concert bands at the upper high school or early college level seeking patriotic repertoire with real musical substance. This grade 5 work demands solid fundamentals and sensitive musicians who can shift between rhythmic vigor and lyrical playing.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock in the syncopated figures of the opening section first. The lilt depends on precision in the rhythm section; nail those syncopations before you worry about articulation or dynamics.
- Shape the trio section as a genuine lyrical statement. This isn't filler between the exciting bits; it's the emotional heart of the piece and deserves full attention to balance and phrasing.
- Prepare the coda fragments separately. Isolate the snippets from the opening before you stitch them into the driving conclusion so the ensemble knows what they're referencing.
- Emphasize the transition back to the opening statement after the trio. The return should feel like a reawakening, not just another repeat. Bring fresh energy and dynamic urgency to it the second time.
How to use it
Position this as a centerpiece for a patriotic concert or a mid-program transition piece that energizes the room between heavier works. Its 4:40 duration and clear three-part structure make it ideal for programming alongside a ballad or soloistic feature.
Skills your students will build
- Syncopated rhythm reading and ensemble coordination
- Dynamic contrast and tonal balance between sections
- Transition management and maintaining tempo momentum
- Recognition of ternary form and thematic recall
- Articulation control across varied musical characters