Rest Content: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
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Rest Content: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

By Edward Fairlie

Item: 35-PK00470051
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Rest Content - Conductor Score (Full Score) $7.50
Rest Content - Piccolo $6.00
Rest Content - Flute 1 $6.00
Rest Content - Flute 2 $6.00
Rest Content - Oboe $6.00
Rest Content - Bassoon 1 $6.00
Rest Content - Bassoon 2 $6.00
Rest Content - Bb Clarinet 1 $6.00
Rest Content - Bb Clarinet 2 $6.00
Rest Content - Bb Clarinet 3 $6.00
Rest Content - Bb Bass Clarinet $6.00
Rest Content - Eb Alto Saxophone 1 $6.00
Rest Content - Eb Alto Saxophone 2 $6.00
Rest Content - Bb Tenor Saxophone $6.00
Rest Content - Eb Baritone Sax $6.00
Rest Content - Bb Trumpet 1 $6.00
Rest Content - Bb Trumpet 2 $6.00
Rest Content - Bb Trumpet 3 $6.00
Rest Content - Horn in F $6.00
Rest Content - Trombone 1 $6.00
Rest Content - Trombone 2 $6.00
Rest Content - Trombone 3 $6.00
Rest Content - Euphonium B.C. $6.00
Rest Content - Euphonium T.C. $6.00
Rest Content - Tuba $6.00
Rest Content - String Bass $6.00
Rest Content - Percussion 1 $6.00
Rest Content - Percussion 2 $6.00
Rest Content - Percussion 3 $6.00
Rest Content - Percussion 4 $6.00

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Description
Written in a calming lyric style, this beautiful piece by Edward Fairlie is rich in warm harmonies and memorable melodic lines. Inspired by the search for authenticity in our lives through inner truth, the music is constantly evolving and moving through a series of peaks and resting points. The work is intended to evoke the state of restfulness that comes from being at peace with who you are.

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Publisher: Hal Leonard
SKU: 35-PK00470051

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Why we love this

Fairlie writes in a style that rewards ensemble musicians with genuinely singable lines and logical harmonic progressions. The piece's architecture of peaks and resting points gives your band natural places to breathe while maintaining forward momentum, making it as satisfying to perform as it is to conduct.

What to expect

The music unfolds with a quiet confidence, moving through passages of gentle introspection and moments of fuller, richer sound. Warm harmonies and flowing melodic lines create a sense of acceptance and peace, inviting listeners into a reflective emotional space.

Who it's for

Concert bands seeking repertoire with emotional substance and thoughtful orchestration. This work suits ensembles at intermediate to advanced levels who are ready to explore nuance in tone and phrasing rather than technical display.

How to get the most out of it

  • Shape the melodic lines with a singing tone throughout. The lyric style depends on phrasing that extends beyond the bar line, so guide your band to think in longer arcs rather than phrase endings at written barlines.
  • Balance the warm harmonies carefully. Secondary voices often carry important harmonic color; adjust section dynamics so the ensemble texture remains transparent rather than thick.
  • Let the resting points settle naturally. These moments aren't about sudden shifts in energy but rather organic arrivals where the music can breathe without losing its sense of purpose.

How to use it

Consider this as a centerpiece for a concert focused on contemplative or lyrical themes. It pairs well with other introspective works and offers a welcome contrast to pieces built on rhythmic energy or technical virtuosity.

Skills your students will build

  • Sustained legato phrasing across multiple measures
  • Balance and blend within harmonic textures
  • Dynamic shaping in the absence of dramatic contrasts
  • Listening for harmonic color and resonance
  • Expressive control at moderate tempos

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