Stonegate Overture: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

$45.00 USD

Stonegate Overture: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Stonegate Overture: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-5165
Price: 45.00 USD
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By Sandy Feldstein and John O'Reilly

Grade: 1 (Very Easy)

Item: 00-5165

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When you see a young band overture by John O'Reilly, you can always feel confident that it's not only going to be good, its going to be a hit with your students too! This new offering provides a positive introduction of the overture form to your beginners. Its lyrical melodies are beautifully connected and all sections of the band will feel important. (Grade 1---Correlates with Alfred's Basic Band Method, Book 1, Unit 13)

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Series: Basic Band Series

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 53

UPC: 038081004891

SKU: 00-5165

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About the Composer: Sandy Feldstein

Sandy Feldstein built his career on writing music that works in real rehearsal rooms. As a prolific composer and arranger for concert and marching bands, he understood exactly what student musicians needed to play and what conductors needed to teach. His output spans decades of Grade 1 through 5 repertoire, always grounded in the practical realities of school music programs.

Feldstein's collaboration with John O'Reilly on the Basic Band Series created foundational literature that generations of young musicians have learned from. His writing prioritizes accessibility without sacrificing musicality; every part has purpose, and every student leaves the rehearsal feeling like they contributed to something real.

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Why we love this

Feldstein and O'Reilly crafted an overture that genuinely teaches the form without feeling like a lesson. The lyrical material flows naturally from section to section, meaning students hear what an overture actually does rather than simply playing disconnected chunks. Every voice part stays engaging throughout, so your beginners feel the satisfaction of being real band members, not just rhythm section filler.

What to expect

Stonegate Overture carries the warmth of a tuneful opening statement that invites players into the form. The melodic material unfolds with clarity and purpose, each section building confidence rather than anxiety. It feels like a musical conversation among friends rather than a technical gauntlet.

Who it's for

First-year and second-year concert band students ready to move beyond simple march-and-hymn repertoire. The piece aligns with Alfred's Basic Band Method Book 1, making it a natural next step for beginners who have built foundational reading and technical skills. Directors seeking a Grade 1 piece that introduces formal musical structures without overwhelming developing musicians will find this especially useful.

How to get the most out of it

Let the melodic lines breathe. Young conductors often rush lyrical passages; resist that impulse and give singers and wind players space to shape their phrasing naturally.
Balance the internal voices with the melody. Since all sections matter in this score, attend to what the lower woodwinds and brass are doing underneath the top line during rehearsal.
Establish the overture form clearly through your conducting. Make the transitions between sections visible so students internalize how an overture moves through its key sections and comes home.

How to use it

Use this early in a concert program to establish a positive tone and demonstrate your band's musicality to the audience. Its Grade 1 accessibility makes it an ideal opener that doesn't burden your ensemble while still delivering substance. It also works well as a mid-year goal in your curriculum, giving students a concrete achievement at the halfway point of the school year.