Sojourn: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
By Ryan Fraley
Grade: 2.5
Item: 98-DB1313
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Sojourn: Score | $13.00 | |
| Sojourn: Flute | $7.00 | |
| Sojourn: Oboe | $7.00 | |
| Sojourn: Bassoon | $7.00 | |
| Sojourn: B-flat Clarinet 1 | $7.00 | |
| Sojourn: B-flat Clarinet 2 | $7.00 | |
| Sojourn: B-flat Bass Clarinet | $7.00 | |
| Sojourn: E-flat Alto Saxophone 1 | $7.00 | |
| Sojourn: E-flat Alto Saxophone 2 | $7.00 | |
| Sojourn: B-flat Tenor Saxophone | $7.00 | |
| Sojourn: E-flat Baritone Saxophone | $7.00 | |
| Sojourn: B-flat Trumpet 1 | $7.00 | |
| Sojourn: B-flat Trumpet 2 | $7.00 | |
| Sojourn: F Horn | $7.00 | |
| Sojourn: Trombone 1 | $7.00 | |
| Sojourn: Trombone 2 | $7.00 | |
| Sojourn: Baritone/Euphonium | $7.00 | |
| Sojourn: Baritone T.C. | $7.00 | |
| Sojourn: Tuba | $7.00 | |
| Sojourn: Piano | $7.00 | |
| Sojourn: Bells | $7.00 | |
| Sojourn: Vibraphone | $7.00 | |
| Sojourn: Timpani | $7.00 | |
| Sojourn: Percussion | $7.00 |
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Description
Simply amazing... Ryan Fraley captures an incredibly mature sound in this lyrical work, approachable for young bands. Easy aleatoric devices are used effectively in this piece that includes soaring melodic lines. This work should be in every library.
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Additional Details
Series:
FJH Young Band
Publisher:
The FJH Music Company, Inc.
SKU:
98-DB1313
More about this title
About the Composer: Ryan Fraley
Ryan Fraley has established himself as a composer who understands the developmental needs of young musicians. His writing balances accessibility with musical sophistication, creating works that challenge students without overwhelming them.
Why we love this
Fraley's approach to lyricism here feels genuine rather than saccharine. The aleatoric elements are genuinely easy to manage in rehearsal, which means your students actually experience them as musical choices rather than technical hurdles.
What to expect
A journey with purpose. Lyrical without becoming sentimental, the piece moves through moments of gentle wonder and builds with real momentum. The aleatoric devices create pockets of freedom within a clear overall arc.
Who it's for
Second-year concert bands and developing third-year ensembles looking for repertoire that sounds more mature than their actual experience level. This works equally well for bands that can read cleanly but need to grow their musicality and confidence.
How to get the most out of it
- Start your aleatoric passages in sectionals first. Let students hear how their individual lines interact before combining everyone in full band.
- The soaring melodic lines need breathing room. Resist the urge to rush; younger players often accelerate through sustained passages out of nervousness.
- Mark your fermatas clearly in all parts so the band can breathe together when the moment calls for it.
How to use it
This pairs beautifully on a spring concert alongside more energetic fare; it gives your audience a chance to settle in and really listen. Consider programming it as the centerpiece of a concert themed around contemporary voices in band music.
Skills your students will build
- Reading and performing aleatoric notation in a concert setting
- Sustaining lyrical phrases without rushing or sagging
- Balance and blend when the texture opens up into exposed writing
- Musical independence within a collective sound