Starlight Memories: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

$60.00 USD

Starlight Memories: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Starlight Memories: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-24678
Price: 60.00 USD
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By Darren W. Jenkins

Grade: 3 (Medium)

Item: 00-24678

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Starlight Memories was commissioned by and written for the Olathe Civic Band in Olathe, Kansas. It was dedicated to the memory of Ed Badsky, who resurrected the group from a 50 year absence in the mid 1980's. Mr. Badsky was a pillar of the Olathe Band community. He was instrumental in starting Olathe's Band program from its beginnings in the 1960's to what is now a thriving and vibrant program that a proud and supportive community enjoys. Mr. Badsky was also a prominent jazz saxophonist who performed in the Kansas City area on a regular basis during his career. The work itself is meant to reflect and celebrate this man's life and accomplishments. It contains two short alto saxophone solos and its harmonies are "jazz" influenced. The work's title is based upon a local theater at which Mr. Badsky frequently performed.

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Series: Alfred Concert Band

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 142

UPC: 038081270500

SKU: 00-24678

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About the Composer: Darren W. Jenkins

Darren W. Jenkins serves as Assistant Director of Bands at Olathe South High School in Kansas, where he works with young musicians across multiple ensembles. His career has taken him through elementary and high school settings in Lawrence, Topeka, and Troy, Kansas, building deep experience in instrumental music education at every level.

Jenkins holds a Master of Music in Composition from the University of Kansas, where he studied under James Barnes, and a Bachelor of Music in Music Education from Washburn University. His award-winning compositions have been performed by bands and orchestras across the United States and internationally, establishing him as both a skilled educator and a composer whose work speaks directly to community music-making.

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Why we love this

Jenkins writes for the ensemble he knows best, and it shows. This piece carries real emotional weight because it honors an actual person and community, not a generic dedication. The Grade 3 accessibility combined with jazz-influenced harmonies and two featured alto saxophone solos means your ensemble gets to sound sophisticated without requiring advanced players across the board.

What to expect

Starlight Memories unfolds with warm, reflective passages colored by jazz harmonies that give the music a nostalgic and slightly sophisticated quality. The alto saxophone solos emerge like memories themselves, intimate and conversational, while the ensemble weaves supporting harmonies that feel both respectful and celebratory.

Who it's for

This piece works for any Grade 3 concert band seeking repertoire with genuine character and a story worth telling. It's particularly suited to community bands, civic ensembles, and high school programs looking to program something that challenges players musically while remaining accessible.

How to get the most out of it

Balance the alto saxophone solos carefully in rehearsal; these passages define the piece's character and deserve clarity without overpowering the ensemble backdrop.
Lean into the jazz harmonies by encouraging your musicians to listen for the slight dissonance and color that makes this piece distinctive at this grade level.
Use this work as an opportunity to discuss what inspired it: the story of Ed Badsky and community music-making creates natural conversation starters with your band about why they play.

How to use it

Program this as a centerpiece in a concert honoring community members, donors, or the history of your own ensemble. It works equally well as a showcase piece for your alto saxophone section or as a mid-program anchor that shifts the mood from purely technical display to storytelling.