Spectrum: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
By Michael Story
Grade: 1 (Very Easy)
Item: 00-PK-0004373
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Spectrum: Score | $10.00 | |
| Spectrum: Flute | $3.00 | |
| Spectrum: Oboe | $3.00 | |
| Spectrum: 1st B-flat Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| Spectrum: B-flat Bass Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| Spectrum: E-flat Alto Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Spectrum: B-flat Tenor Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Spectrum: E-flat Baritone Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Spectrum: 1st B-flat Trumpet | $3.00 | |
| Spectrum: 1st F Horn | $3.00 | |
| Spectrum: 1st Trombone | $3.00 | |
| Spectrum: Baritone T.C. | $3.00 | |
| Spectrum: Tuba | $3.00 | |
| Spectrum: Mallets | $3.00 | |
| Spectrum: 1st Percussion | $3.00 | |
| Spectrum: 2nd Percussion | $3.00 | |
| Spectrum: (wp) 1st Horn in E-flat | $3.00 | |
| Spectrum: (wp) 1st B-flat Trombone T.C. | $3.00 | |
| Spectrum: (wp) B-flat Tuba T.C. | $3.00 | |
| Spectrum: (wp) E-flat Tuba T.C. | $3.00 |
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Description
A grandiose opening fanfare is followed by a delicate melody in the flute section. The melodic material is further developed in the brass and percussion sections. The second theme is a warm flowing melody material, which builds to a dynamic conclusion. Although this is an original composition your audience will imagine that the themes are familiar. This is a superb concert selection. Very programmatic and highly recommended.
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Additional Details
Series:
Belwin Beginning Band
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
154
SKU:
00-PK-0004373
More about this title
About the Composer: Michael Story
Michael Story is a prolific composer whose catalog spans concert band, wind ensemble, and orchestral literature at all levels. He has established himself as a go-to voice for accessible yet musically substantive works that appeal to young ensembles and their audiences alike.
Why we love this
Spectrum delivers everything a Grade 1 program needs: immediate accessibility paired with genuine musical sophistication. The architecture unfolds naturally from fanfare to melody to development, giving young musicians the experience of playing through a complete musical arc rather than a fragment. Directors appreciate how the piece teaches ensemble balance and phrasing without demanding technical virtuosity.
What to expect
The piece unfolds like a pageant of light and color, beginning with a bright ceremonial gesture and moving into introspective, singing lyricism. The harmonic language feels familiar enough to be comforting yet polished enough to command respect from listeners.
Who it's for
Grade 1 concert bands seeking a piece that sounds mature and complete while remaining within technical reach of developing musicians. This works equally well for contest festivals and concert programs where you want to program something that engages both performers and audience.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape the opening fanfare with clear articulation and controlled dynamics so the delicate flute melody lands with impact by contrast.
- Let the brass carry the second theme with a singing tone; this warm melody needs weight without heaviness.
- Build momentum gradually through the development section and trust the final conclusion to arrive naturally without rushing the approach.
How to use it
Open a concert with Spectrum to establish energy and sophistication early, or place it midway through a program as a bridge between full-ensemble statements and smaller feature pieces. Its approachable level makes it ideal for festival entries where you want representation without overextending your ensemble.
Skills your students will build
- Balancing melody and accompaniment across sections
- Sustaining and shaping long legato lines
- Responding to dynamic contrast and sectional texture changes
- Executing controlled articulation in fanfare writing
- Following musical development and form through a complete work