Sailor's Holiday: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

$45.00 USD

Sailor's Holiday: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Sailor's Holiday: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-22242
Price: 45.00 USD
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By Mark Williams

Grade: 1 (Very Easy)

Item: 00-22242

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This very easy rock-flavored piece combines original material with the well-known sea chantey "The Drunken Sailor", producing what is destined to become a favorite of young bands everywhere. Correlated with Accent on Achievement, Book 1, page 15, this work is loaded with instrumental and harmonic contrast, and will show your beginning band off at its best. Very highly recommended. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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Series: Accent on Achievement

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 124

UPC: 038081228891

SKU: 00-22242

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About the Composer: Mark Williams

Mark Williams shaped the landscape of beginning band pedagogy as co-author of the Accent on Achievement Band Method and composer of over 200 works for school ensembles. His influence extended across North America and Australia through clinician visits and guest conducting appearances, bringing his accessible yet musically substantial compositions directly to young musicians and their teachers.

Based in Washington state for much of his career, Williams combined his classroom experience teaching elementary band with active performance as a bassoonist and arranger for the U.S. Air Force. His work earned recognition from the Western International Band Clinic and multiple ASCAP Special Awards, cementing his reputation as a composer who understood exactly what beginning bands could achieve.

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Why we love this

Rock energy paired with a recognizable sea chantey gives your band a piece that feels contemporary and singable at the same time. The harmonic and instrumental variety throughout keeps young players engaged while the Grade 1 level ensures technical accessibility, letting them focus on interpretation and ensemble balance rather than wrestling with mechanics.

What to expect

Bright and accessible with a contemporary edge, this piece channels the swagger of rock music into a framework young musicians can execute confidently. The familiar "Drunken Sailor" melody surfaces like a friendly wink, grounding the modern sound in something both playful and tangible.

Who it's for

Grade 1 bands looking for repertoire that connects with students beyond the typical warm-up-and-exercise routine. Directors who want to program something energetic and fun while staying grounded in solid musicianship foundations will find this particularly valuable.

How to get the most out of it

Balance the original material sections against the "Drunken Sailor" quotations; the contrast lands best when each section has a distinct character rather than blending into uniform sound.
Lock the rhythm section early and often. Young percussionists and bass line players set the groove foundation that makes the rock feel convincing.
Highlight the different instrumental combinations that carry the melody. This piece works because it lets various sections step forward; make those moments shine without overshadowing the overall band sound.

How to use it

Pair this with your concert band's more structured classical selections to show range and versatility. It works especially well as a spring concert closer or pep band feature, where the informal spirit and infectious rhythm connect with audiences looking for fun rather than formality.