Skyline: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
By Frank Gulino
Grade: 4
Item: 98-DB1627
$80.00
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Skyline: Score | $10.00 | |
| Skyline: Flute 1 | $7.00 | |
| Skyline: Flute 2 | $7.00 | |
| Skyline: Oboe | $7.00 | |
| Skyline: Bassoon | $7.00 | |
| Skyline: B-flat Clarinet 1 | $7.00 | |
| Skyline: B-flat Clarinet 2 | $7.00 | |
| Skyline: B-flat Clarinet 3 | $7.00 | |
| Skyline: B-flat Bass Clarinet | $7.00 | |
| Skyline: E-flat Alto Saxophone 1 | $7.00 | |
| Skyline: E-flat Alto Saxophone 2 | $7.00 | |
| Skyline: B-flat Tenor Saxophone | $7.00 | |
| Skyline: E-flat Baritone Saxophone | $7.00 | |
| Skyline: B-flat Trumpet 1 | $7.00 | |
| Skyline: B-flat Trumpet 2 | $7.00 | |
| Skyline: B-flat Trumpet 3 | $7.00 | |
| Skyline: F Horn 1 | $7.00 | |
| Skyline: F Horn 2 | $7.00 | |
| Skyline: F Horn 3 | $7.00 | |
| Skyline: F Horn 4 | $7.00 | |
| Skyline: Trombone 1 | $7.00 | |
| Skyline: Trombone 2 | $7.00 | |
| Skyline: Trombone 3 | $7.00 | |
| Skyline: Baritone / Euphonium | $7.00 | |
| Skyline: Baritone T.C. | $7.00 | |
| Skyline: Tuba | $7.00 | |
| Skyline: Timpani | $7.00 | |
| Skyline: Chimes | $7.00 | |
| Skyline: Percussion 1 | $7.00 | |
| Skyline: Percussion 2 | $7.00 |
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Description
This high-energy concert overture combines powerful fanfares, sweeping melodies, open harmonies, and driving rhythms into a work that is particularly well-suited to open either half of your next concert program. Inspired by the scenic Skyline Drive in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, this piece embodies the compelling, powerful style of Frank Gulino. Engaging!
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Additional Details
Series:
FJH Symphonic Band
Publisher:
The FJH Music Company, Inc.
SKU:
98-DB1627
More about this title
About the Composer: Frank Gulino
Frank Gulino has established himself as a composer whose work speaks directly to the needs and interests of concert band programs. His compositions consistently balance technical accessibility with musical substance, creating pieces that challenge ensembles without sacrificing engagement or clarity of expression.
Why we love this
Skyline arrives as a confident opener that doesn't require a slow build or extended development to land with your audience. The writing is orchestrationally smart for Grade 4 bands, with energy that feels earned rather than forced, and the melodic material lingers in ways that reward both careful listening and skilled playing.
What to expect
Skyline captures the drama of mountain vistas with bold, confident gestures and sweeping melodic lines that soar above driving harmonic support. The piece moves with cinematic energy, balancing moments of lyrical beauty with the kind of propulsive power that reminds audiences why concert band sound matters.
Who it's for
Concert bands at Grade 4 level looking for a high-impact opener that serves as both a musical statement and a technical showcase. This works equally well for programs aiming to impress festival judges or those simply wanting to set a strong tone for a concert.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape the fanfare sections with rhythmic precision and dynamic clarity; they set the piece's forward momentum and frame the softer passages that follow.
- Balance the sweeping melodies across your sections so no single voice overwhelms the harmonic landscape, especially in passages where multiple timbres carry the tune.
- Maintain consistent pulse through the driving rhythmic sections; slight variations in tempo will disrupt the momentum that makes this work effective.
- Use the full dynamic range the score offers; the contrast between open, powerful moments and more subdued transitions creates the cinematic quality that defines the piece.
How to use it
Program this as your opening statement to establish energy and engagement from the first note, or place it strategically before intermission to leave audiences energized. Its contest-worthy writing and substantial musical content make it equally valuable for festival performances or concert hall programming.
Skills your students will build
- Managing sustained melodic lines across section transitions
- Executing contrasting articulations within a single phrase (fanfare precision versus legato sweep)
- Balancing harmonic texture without sacrificing individual line clarity
- Responding to large-scale dynamic architecture and dramatic pacing