Sonatina: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

$49.00 USD

Sonatina: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Sonatina: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-44966
Price: 49.00 USD
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By Robert Sheldon

Grade: 1.5 (Easy)

Item: 00-44966

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This pensive, yet tuneful composition was written to honor the life and memory of a middle school band member in Mississippi. Although technically accessible by most first- or second-year bands, the emotional depth of the piece will provide an excellent vehicle for expressive growth and development. (2:10)

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Series: Sound Innovations for Concert Band

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 128

UPC: 038081517490

SKU: 00-44966

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About the Composer: Robert Sheldon

Robert Sheldon's compositions define the modern wind band repertoire. His works appear on contest lists and concert programs internationally, and his influence on the art form extends through his role as lead author of Sound Innovations for Concert Band, a foundational resource in ensemble pedagogy. He has earned recognition from the American School Band Director's Association, Phi Beta Mu, and ASCAP, and regularly guests with All-State and Regional Honor Bands across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.

Sheldon's calendar balances composition with education. He accepts commissions continuously, produces numerous publications annually, and serves as a clinician at universities and state music education conferences. His works have been performed at Carnegie Hall, Orchestra Hall, Boston Symphony Hall, the Sydney Opera House, and the Kennedy Center. In 2020, VanderCook College of Music awarded him an honorary doctorate in recognition of his contributions to wind band music and music education.

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Why we love this

Sheldon writes for real ensembles and real classrooms. Sonatina proves that technical accessibility and genuine emotional substance are not mutually exclusive. The piece will expand your students' expressive capabilities without requiring advanced technical demands, making it an ideal vehicle for teaching how to shape phrases and convey meaning through sound.

What to expect

Sonatina unfolds with quiet dignity. The piece honors memory through melody rather than spectacle, creating space for thoughtful playing and genuine ensemble listening. Its pensive character invites students to discover that restraint and sincerity can move an audience as powerfully as virtuosity.

Who it's for

First- and second-year concert bands seeking repertoire that builds musicianship without overwhelming technical demands. This score is also for directors who want to teach expressive playing and emotional depth early in students' musical development.

How to get the most out of it

Shape the melodic line carefully throughout. Even at an easy technical level, the expressive intention of the work depends on thoughtful phrasing and dynamic control from every section.
Balance the ensemble so inner voices can be heard. The emotional weight of the piece comes partly from the harmonic fabric Sheldon creates; let the texture speak.
Take time with the tempo and dynamics in rehearsal. A deliberate approach to tempo changes and dynamic transitions will help students internalize the reflective character of the work.

How to use it

Program this as the emotional centerpiece of a concert, pairing it with lighter or more energetic works to create programming depth. The two-minute-ten-second duration and contest-appropriate nature make it an excellent choice for both concert performances and festival entries.