Shadowbreaker: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
By Joseph Benjamin Earp
Grade: 1
Item: 98-PK-0000006
$58.00
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Shadowbreaker: Score | $8.00 | |
| Shadowbreaker: Flute | $3.00 | |
| Shadowbreaker: Oboe | $3.00 | |
| Shadowbreaker: 1st B-flat Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| Shadowbreaker: B-flat Bass Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| Shadowbreaker: Bassoon | $3.00 | |
| Shadowbreaker: E-flat Alto Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Shadowbreaker: B-flat Tenor Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Shadowbreaker: E-flat Baritone Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Shadowbreaker: 1st B-flat Trumpet | $3.00 | |
| Shadowbreaker: 1st F Horn | $3.00 | |
| Shadowbreaker: 1st Trombone | $3.00 | |
| Shadowbreaker: Baritone B.C. | $3.00 | |
| Shadowbreaker: Baritone T.C. | $3.00 | |
| Shadowbreaker: Tuba | $3.00 | |
| Shadowbreaker: Mallets | $3.00 | |
| Shadowbreaker: Timpani | $3.00 | |
| Shadowbreaker: 1st Percussion | $3.00 | |
| Shadowbreaker: 2nd Percussion | $3.00 |
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Description
Shadowbreaker symbolizes more than a literal escape from darkness; it speaks to resilience, courage, and the unstoppable force of light prevailing over fear. Whether interpreted as a fantasy adventure or a metaphor for personal struggle, the music invites performers and listeners to experience the exhilaration of overcoming adversity.
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Additional Details
Series:
RWS - Beginning Band
Publisher:
RWS Music Company
SKU:
98-PK-0000006
More about this title
Why we love this
Earp has written a Grade 1 piece that doesn't feel constrained by its level. The orchestration breathes, the harmonic progressions have genuine character, and the thematic material is strong enough to carry real dramatic weight. Contest festivals will appreciate music this thoughtfully crafted at an accessible level.
What to expect
Shadowbreaker builds momentum through contrast and clarity rather than spectacle. The music feels hopeful and forward-moving, with moments of tension that resolve into affirmation. Performers finish feeling like they've accomplished something meaningful, not just played the notes.
Who it's for
Beginning concert bands ready for a piece with genuine musical substance. The Grade 1 level makes it accessible for middle school ensembles or younger high school groups, yet the thematic content and emotional arc suit programs looking to program with intention rather than just fill time.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape the opening theme with subtle dynamic swells rather than strict terraced dynamics; allow younger musicians to discover the natural arch of the phrase.
- Balance the section transitions carefully so the narrative of overcoming adversity remains clear even as instrumentation shifts.
- Encourage the ensemble to listen across parts rather than locking onto their own line; this piece rewards ensemble cohesion.
How to use it
This works exceptionally well as a contest or festival submission where you need a piece that stands on musical merit while showing off your students' growing capabilities. It also pairs naturally with programs centered on resilience or personal growth themes, serving as a musical anchor rather than filler.
Skills your students will build
- Phrasing and shape in melodic lines
- Dynamic control and expressive playing
- Part independence within ensemble texture
- Listening and balance within sections
- Narrative musicality and program music interpretation