Reminiscence: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
By Kathryn Salfelder
Grade: 2
Item: 35-PK00436020
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Reminiscence - Conductor Score (Full Score) | $10.00 | |
| Reminiscence - Flute | $6.00 | |
| Reminiscence - Oboe | $6.00 | |
| Reminiscence - Bb Clarinet 1 | $6.00 | |
| Reminiscence - Bb Clarinet 2 | $6.00 | |
| Reminiscence - Bb Bass Clarinet | $6.00 | |
| Reminiscence - Bassoon | $6.00 | |
| Reminiscence - Eb Alto Saxophone 1 | $6.00 | |
| Reminiscence - Eb Alto Saxophone 2 | $6.00 | |
| Reminiscence - Bb Tenor Saxophone | $6.00 | |
| Reminiscence - Eb Baritone Saxophone | $6.00 | |
| Reminiscence - Bb Trumpet 1 | $6.00 | |
| Reminiscence - Bb Trumpet 2 | $6.00 | |
| Reminiscence - F Horn | $6.00 | |
| Reminiscence - Trombone 1 | $6.00 | |
| Reminiscence - Trombone 2 | $6.00 | |
| Reminiscence - Tuba | $6.00 | |
| Reminiscence - String Bass | $6.00 | |
| Reminiscence - Glockenspiel 1 | $6.00 | |
| Reminiscence - Glockenspiel 2 | $6.00 | |
| Reminiscence - Percussion | $6.00 |
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Description
Composed for the commission project celebrating the 85th birthday of legendary conductor, Frank Battisti, this beautiful lyric piece from Kathryn Salfelder offers a rewarding emotional depth for young bands. Evoking feelings of nostalgia, yearning, and growth, some of the moments are peaceful, while others are full of angst. The music evolves from a tone row provided by Mr. Battisti himself, and features shifting tonal textures ranging from lush full band passages to lighter soloistic passages. Recorded by the New England Conservatory Wind Ensemble - Charles Peltz, conductor. Dur: 3:45
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00436020
More about this title
About the Composer: Kathryn Salfelder
Kathryn Salfelder is a composer whose work centers on creating meaningful musical experiences for young ensembles. Her compositions balance emotional accessibility with compositional sophistication, making her a valued voice in the concert band repertoire.
Salfelder's commission for Frank Battisti's 85th birthday celebration demonstrates her ability to honor the legacy of influential musicians while crafting pieces that serve the pedagogical and artistic goals of developing ensembles.
Why we love this
Reminiscence captures a rare quality at the Grade 2 level: genuine emotional maturity without sacrificing accessibility. The tone row foundation gives the piece structural coherence and compositional substance, while the shifting between soloistic transparency and full ensemble color provides students a clear sonic landscape to navigate. Your band will find themselves playing something that feels genuinely artistic, not merely instructional.
What to expect
Reminiscence unfolds like a conversation with memory itself. You move between moments of peaceful reflection and passages colored by something more restless, more searching, all grounded in the distinctive harmonic language of a tone row. The piece respects silence and space as much as sound, allowing each gesture to land with clarity.
Who it's for
Grade 2 concert bands seeking repertoire that challenges them emotionally and compositionally without overwhelming them technically. Directors programming concerts where depth of feeling and musical substance matter as much as technical display will find this piece honors both.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the lighter soloistic sections by encouraging those players to shape their lines with intention; these moments are where individual voices matter most, and they will dissolve if everyone pulls back too far.
- Treat the lush full band passages as opportunities to blend rather than blend everything the same way. The shifting tonal textures Salfelder creates demand attention to color and weight across sections.
- Use the NEC Wind Ensemble recording to ground your interpretation, but don't let it constrain your own musical choices. The 3:45 duration gives you room to breathe and shape phrases according to your ensemble's character.
How to use it
Open a concert with this piece to establish a reflective mood, or place it alongside other lyric works to build a cohesive program around emotional expression. Its moderate length and Grade 2 accessibility make it ideal for mid-year programming when your ensemble has developed ensemble control but still benefits from repertoire that deepens their interpretive skills.
Skills your students will build
- Balancing blend in shifting orchestrations (soloistic to full ensemble textures)
- Reading and responding to tone row-based harmonic language
- Shaping lyrical lines with sustained tone and attention to phrase contour
- Listening across sections to maintain unified expression through textural changes