Sentinel: Concert Band Conductor Score

Name: Sentinel: Concert Band Conductor Score
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-51010S
Price: 12.00 USD
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By Robert Sheldon

Grade: 3

Item: 00-51010S

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Sentinel is a musical portrait of a lighthouse that conjures scenes of calm waters at sunrise, recreational boaters, beachgoers, and the powerful storms that come ashore. Opening fanfares give way to a carefree melody before an aggressive statement in low voices announces the storm's arrival. A dynamic work by Robert Sheldon. (4:45)

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Series: MakeMusic Symphonic Band

Publisher: MakeMusic Publications

ISBN10: 1-4706-6585-9

ISBN13: 978-1-4706-6585-2

UPC: 038081583921

SKU: 00-51010S

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About the Composer: Robert Sheldon

Robert Sheldon stands among the most frequently performed composers in the wind band repertoire today. His works appear on contest lists internationally and receive performances from ensembles across the United States and around the world, including prestigious venues like Carnegie Hall, Orchestra Hall, and the Kennedy Center. Sheldon's contributions to music education extend beyond composition; he co-authored Sound Innovations for Concert Band and regularly conducts All-State and Regional Honor Bands while presenting clinics at universities and state music education conferences.

Recognized with honors from the American School Band Director's Association, Phi Beta Mu, and ASCAP, Sheldon maintains an active commission schedule and produces substantial new concert band literature annually. His conducting experience spans six continents, and in 2020, VanderCook College of Music awarded him an honorary doctorate in recognition of his impact on wind band music.

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Why we love this

Sheldon balances accessibility with genuine musical substance in this Grade 3 score. The programmatic arc gives students a clear narrative to follow while learning to shape contrasting sections, and the contest-festival designation means this work holds its own on any stage without requiring advanced technique.

What to expect

Sentinel opens with bright fanfares that evoke the salt air and early light of a coastal morning, then settles into a carefree, dancing melody full of maritime leisure. When the storm arrives in the lower voices, the mood darkens decisively, and the band must muster intensity and control to convey wind and wave at their most powerful.

Who it's for

Band directors seeking a Grade 3 work with dramatic range and clear expressive goals will find Sentinel ideal for concert programs and festival performances. The piece rewards ensemble cohesion and musicianship without demanding virtuosic technique, making it accessible to developing bands.

How to get the most out of it

Shape the opening fanfares with clarity and space between phrases; resist the urge to rush the silence that separates the band's opening statement from the carefree melody that follows.
Anchor the aggressive storm passage in your low brass and woodwinds first, then layer in the upper voices so the texture builds dynamically rather than collapsing into noise.
Balance the recreational boater section by treating it as a genuine recess in the drama; let it breathe and keep the articulation light so the contrast with the storm feels earned.

How to use it

Feature Sentinel as the centerpiece of a concert devoted to program music, pairing it with shorter character pieces before and after. Its 4:45 duration and clear sectional design make it an ideal anchor for a festival appearance where you want to showcase musicality alongside technical capability.