Starship Overture: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
By Sandy Feldstein and John O'Reilly
Grade: 1 (Very Easy)
Item: 00-PK-0001847
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| Starship Overture: Score | $7.00 | |
| Starship Overture: Flute | $3.00 | |
| Starship Overture: 1st B-flat Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| Starship Overture: 2nd B-flat Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| Starship Overture: B-flat Bass Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| Starship Overture: E-flat Alto Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Starship Overture: B-flat Tenor Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Starship Overture: E-flat Baritone Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Starship Overture: 1st F Horn | $3.00 | |
| Starship Overture: 1st B-flat Cornet | $3.00 | |
| Starship Overture: 2nd B-flat Cornet | $3.00 | |
| Starship Overture: 1st Trombone | $3.00 | |
| Starship Overture: Baritone T.C. | $3.00 | |
| Starship Overture: Tuba | $3.00 | |
| Starship Overture: 1st Percussion | $3.00 |
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Description
Here is a really exciting concert overture that will make your young band sound very mature. A great way to introduce C minor and canonic imitation. (Grade 1---Correlates with Alfred's Basic Band Method, Book 1, Unit 12)
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Additional Details
Series:
Basic Band Series
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
106
SKU:
00-PK-0001847
More about this title
About the Composer: Sandy Feldstein
Sandy Feldstein is a prolific composer and educator whose work has shaped band and orchestra curricula for decades. He co-authored the Alfred's Basic Band Method, one of the most widely used instrumental method series in American music education, and has written hundreds of compositions specifically designed to develop young musicians' technical and musical abilities.
Why we love this
Feldstein and O'Reilly understand exactly what young bands need to sound polished without overwhelming players technically. The canonic writing gives your ensemble a mature, layered texture that feels far more sophisticated than Grade 1 typically allows, while the introduction to C minor naturally extends what students have already learned in their method book.
What to expect
Starship Overture has the energy and forward momentum of a dramatic concert opener, with bright harmonic colors and driving rhythms that capture a sense of excitement and scale. The canonic imitation creates an interlocking texture that feels sophisticated and purposeful, giving young players the satisfaction of creating something musically substantial.
Who it's for
This overture is built for Grade 1 concert bands ready to move beyond early-year material but still developing foundational skills. It works especially well for bands using Alfred's Basic Band Method, since it correlates directly to Book 1 and reinforces concepts students are actively learning.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the canonic sections by having players listen across the ensemble rather than locking only to their own section. This develops awareness of how imitative writing creates cohesion.
- Shape the dynamic arc deliberately through the entire overture. Young bands tend to play at one volume; this piece rewards attention to swells and releases that give it dramatic presence.
- Establish a clear pulse in rehearsal without rushing. The energy of this piece comes from rhythmic precision and confidence, not from tempo.
How to use it
Open a concert with this piece to set an energetic tone and immediately showcase how far your band has progressed in musical maturity. It also pairs well on festival programs where you want to demonstrate both technical control and expressive musicality at the Grade 1 level.
Skills your students will build
- Reading and performing in C minor tonality
- Understanding canonic imitation and voice independence
- Balancing dynamic control through longer phrases
- Listening across the ensemble during imitative textures
- Maintaining rhythmic precision in energetic tempos