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Statements: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

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Statements: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Statements: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

By Douglas E. Wagner

Grade: 1 (Very Easy)

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The bold opening motif of this work flows through various parts of the ensemble and interacts with other musical ideas to weave a single fabric of many threads -- just as we humans interact with our voices to the world that surrounds us. Fascinating musical commentary.

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Series: Belwin Beginning Band
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 100
UPC: 029156196139
SKU: 00-BD9603

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About the Composer: Douglas E. Wagner

Douglas E. Wagner

Douglas E. Wagner grew up in Chicago and earned degrees in music from Butler University. He spent three decades as a high school music educator and administrator before committing full time to composition, a shift that has proven remarkably prolific: since 1973, he has published over 3,500 works across choir, concert band, orchestra, handbell ensemble, organ, piano, and voice.

Wagner's music has reached far beyond the classroom. More than seventeen million copies of his compositions have been purchased, and his works appear regularly in concert halls, on broadcasts, and in performances worldwide. He currently lives in Indianapolis with his wife, Sandy.

Why we love this

Statements demonstrates that Grade 1 writing doesn't mean musical simplicity. Wagner builds a piece around a single, memorable opening gesture and lets it evolve through the ensemble with genuine compositional craft, giving young players something meaningful to voice. The thematic unity and clear scoring make this a rewarding first concert experience for both students and audiences, with enough personality to stand out at festival competitions.

What to expect

Clear, purposeful, and genuinely musical. The opening motif carries enough weight that it feels like a real statement, and as it moves through the ensemble, players discover how their individual parts connect to something larger. There's a quiet confidence here rather than bombast.

Who it's for

New concert bands and beginning high school ensembles ready for their first contest or festival. This piece works equally well as a standalone concert opener or as part of a Grade 1 festival program, and its accessibility makes it suitable for confident middle school groups.

How to get the most out of it

  • Anchor the opening motif so it feels like an announcement. Young players often rush short figures; give it space and clarity, and the rest of the piece will follow naturally.
  • Balance the interplay between sections carefully. Since the motif passes through different parts of the band, keep sectional blend tight so the thematic thread remains audible.
  • Let the harmonic layers underneath breathe. This isn't a fast piece, so resist the urge to drive; let the "fabric of many threads" concept come through by giving each color its moment.

How to use it

Open a concert with this piece to establish ensemble focus and musicality from the start. Its contest-friendly Grade 1 rating and strong thematic construction make it a solid opening for a festival program, and its conceptual clarity about musical dialogue works well alongside more technically demanding pieces later in the set.

Skills your students will build

  • Following a theme through multiple instrumental sections and maintaining awareness of ensemble texture
  • Playing with intentional phrasing and dynamics to showcase thematic material
  • Balancing accompaniment voices with featured lines
  • Reading and executing Grade 1 concert band notation with musical purpose

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