Silent Stands the Elm: Concert Band Conductor Score

$10.00 USD

Silent Stands the Elm: Concert Band Conductor Score

Name: Silent Stands the Elm: Concert Band Conductor Score
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-32519S
Price: 10.00 USD
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By Roland Barrett

Grade: 3 (Medium Easy)

Item: 00-32519S

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Series: Belwin Concert Band

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 16

UPC: 038081375922

SKU: 00-32519S

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About the Composer: Roland Barrett

Roland Barrett has shaped multiple generations of student musicians through his dual role as composer and educator. Since 2001, he has been a faculty member at the University of Oklahoma, where he teaches theory and composition with a focus on 20th century techniques at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Beyond the classroom, Barrett continues to arrange for the Pride of Oklahoma marching band, bringing his distinctive voice to one of the nation's most prominent university ensembles.

Barrett's catalog of over two hundred published works spans symphonic band, chamber ensembles, and marching band contexts. His compositions have earned performances by the Dallas Wind Symphony, countless All-State and All-Region honor bands, and broadcast features on NPR and national television. A multiple recipient of the ASCAPlus award, Barrett's music consistently demonstrates the craftsmanship and accessibility that make his pieces standard repertoire in school band programs.

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Why we love this

Barrett's Grade 3 scoring balances musical substance with genuine accessibility. The piece delivers the concert experience your students deserve without overcomplicating the technical demands on any section, making it equally rewarding to conduct and perform.

What to expect

The work carries a contemplative, character-driven quality suggested by its title. The orchestration feels transparent and thoughtfully voiced, allowing the harmonic language to emerge with clarity rather than relying on density or virtuosic display.

Who it's for

Conductors leading high school or proficient middle school concert bands who want a substantive piece that doesn't demand advanced technical facility. The Grade 3 difficulty makes it accessible for festival programming while preserving musical integrity.

How to get the most out of it

Shape the phrasing through careful attention to dynamics; even at this level, the contrast between sections depends on your articulation of the printed markings rather than aggressive tempo changes.
Ensure the lower voices maintain independence and rhythmic clarity, as the texture relies on transparent voice leading to project Barrett's harmonic language effectively.
Balance the scoring so that melodic material reads clearly when it passes between sections; this piece rewards ensemble listening more than volume.
Let the piece breathe at marked tempo shifts; resistance from rigid transitions will undermine the reflective quality of the work.

How to use it

This piece works well as a centerpiece in a concert program, offering a moment of sustained musical substance between lighter or more rhythmically driven selections. Its moderate length and accessible demands make it suitable for both festival competition and community concert contexts.