Sousa Times Twosa: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

$56.00 USD

Sousa Times Twosa: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Sousa Times Twosa: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-24698
Price: 56.00 USD
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Featuring: High School Cadets / The Thunderer

Arr. Robert W. Smith and Michael Story

Grade: 1 (Very Easy)

Item: 00-24698

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Sousa's contribution to the band literature is unparalleled. The main themes from "The High School Cadets" and "The Thunderer" have been carefully prepared by Robert W. Smith and Michael Story for your beginners at the end of their first year. Although scored to compliment the end of Band Expressions™ Book One, this march-duo would work well with any beginning class on their concluding program. A worthy teaching and performance choice. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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Series: Band Expressions

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 138

UPC: 038081282619

SKU: 00-24698

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About the Arranger: Michael Story

Michael Story is a prolific composer and arranger whose work spans concert band, wind ensemble, and educational settings. His arrangements and original compositions have become staples in beginning and intermediate band programs, known for their musicality, clarity of orchestration, and pedagogical thoughtfulness.

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Why we love this

Story and Smith recognize what makes Sousa essential for young musicians: unmistakable melodies that energize an ensemble while remaining accessible to first-year players. The dual-theme structure gives conductors natural opportunities to highlight different sections, and the march format itself teaches straightforward conducting patterns without sacrificing musical integrity.

What to expect

Bright, propulsive, and parade-ground confident. These melodies carry the unmistakable energy of early 20th-century American brass tradition, instantly evoking the optimism and forward motion of a march. Even at Grade 1, the arrangement preserves Sousa's gift for craft and memorable writing.

Who it's for

End-of-year classes ready to perform something recognizable and rewarding. First-year band students have the technical control to manage the straightforward ranges and rhythms, while audiences immediately connect with the iconic march style Sousa perfected.

How to get the most out of it

Establish a steady, confident tempo from the start; these marches thrive on momentum and clarity rather than rubato.
Balance the melody between sections so each theme statement registers distinctly. Sousa wrote for projection, so encourage players to play with lift and definition.
Use sectionals to lock the rhythm section (low brass and percussion) before pulling the full band together. A secure foundation makes everything else sit better.
Shape the ending with a slight push into the final cadence. A band that plays through to the last note with energy leaves the audience satisfied.

How to use it

Program this as a closing piece on a spring concert or festival performance where you want to send the audience home energized. The march format and Grade 1 accessibility make it ideal for a final bow that celebrates a year's progress while introducing students and families to one of America's most important band composers.