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See the Conquering Hero Comes: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

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See the Conquering Hero Comes: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: See the Conquering Hero Comes: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-36680
Price: 42.00 USD
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By George Freidrich Handel / arr. Edward Kennedy

Grade: 1 (Very Easy)

Item: 00-36680

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See the Conquering Hero Comes was composed by the great baroque composer George Friedrich Handel and is a chorus from his popular Oratorio Judas Maccabaeus. The work was composed in 1746 and was first performed in Covent Garden, London in 1747. In 1884, Edmund Louis Budry wrote new words to this chorus to create the very stirring and well known hymn "Thine Be the Glory." This theme and variations arrangement of Handel's famous piece features all sections of the band and makes a very effective concert opener or finale for young bands.

"Effective as an opener or closer, this is a satisfying way to introduce students to a significant composer."
- The Instrumentalist

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Series: Alfred Debut Series

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 118

UPC: 038081415222

SKU: 00-36680

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About the Composer: George Freidrich Handel

George Frideric Handel (1685-1759) stands among the most prolific and influential composers of the Baroque era. Born in Halle, Germany, he spent much of his career in England, where he became a naturalized citizen and a dominant force in London's musical life. His gift for memorable melody and dramatic expression made him a master of both opera and oratorio, forms that shaped European music for generations.

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Why we love this

This arrangement captures the jubilant energy of Handel's original while remaining genuinely playable for young ensembles. The theme and variations structure gives every section of the band something rewarding to play, and the piece works equally well as a concert opener (to energize your audience) or closer (to send them out smiling). Students encounter a masterwork that sounds substantial without technical overwhelm.

What to expect

Celebratory and processional. Handel's original chorus radiates confidence and forward motion, and this band arrangement preserves that quality while adding color and variety through instrumental combinations. The piece has dignity without heaviness, offering young musicians the chance to play music that feels genuinely important.

Who it's for

Grade 1 concert bands preparing their first taste of Baroque masterworks. This is ideal for ensembles still building fundamentals but ready for music that demands musicianship, not just technical facility. Beginning directors will appreciate how transparently the arrangement is scored, making it easy to diagnose balance issues and teach with clarity.

How to get the most out of it

Keep the opening statement crisp and articulate. Young bands often rush triumphant themes; a steady tempo with clear note separation lets the melody shine.
Balance the variations so that when different sections take the melody, they cut through the texture. This keeps the structural design audible.
Shape the dynamic arc across the entire piece rather than treating each section as isolated. Build toward the final statements for maximum impact.

How to use it

Open your concert with this to set a joyful tone immediately, or close with it as a triumphant finale that leaves the audience energized. The piece also works well as a bridge between shorter warm-up repertoire and longer concert works, giving students a substantive solo or featured-section moment without the demands of a full-length arrangement.