Struck by the Ree: Concert Band Conductor Score

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Struck by the Ree: Concert Band Conductor Score

Name: Struck by the Ree: Concert Band Conductor Score
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-50676S
Price: 10.00 USD
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(A Hero's Tale)

By William Owens

Grade: 2

Item: 00-50676S

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Honoring the legacy of Yankton Sioux Chief Palaneapape ("Struck by the Ree") and his tireless efforts to foster peace, this musical tale portrays war, resolution, and escalating tensions. Thunderous percussion and strong melodic statements contrast with gentle and serene moments as William Owens pays homage to an important figure in American history. (2:45)

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Series: MakeMusic Young Band

Publisher: MakeMusic Publications

ISBN10: 1-4706-6161-6

ISBN13: 978-1-4706-6161-8

UPC: 038081579115

SKU: 00-50676S

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About the Composer: William Owens

William Owens (b. 1963) grew up in Gary, Indiana, and trained at Chicago's VanderCook College of Music before building a 30-year career as a band director in Texas. He has established himself as a prolific composer with over 300 works for concert band, string orchestra, and small ensemble since 1993, earning recognition through numerous commissions, awards, and inclusion on required music lists across North America.

Owens brings a practical compositional voice shaped by decades of classroom experience. His work with young ensembles reflects deep understanding of what students need to play and what audiences need to hear. Active as a clinician and conductor throughout the region, he holds memberships in ASCAP, the Texas Music Educators Association, and Phi Beta Mu International Bandmasters Fraternity. He was honored as a Distinguished Alumnus by VanderCook and received the Texas Bandmasters Association's Meritorious Achievement Award.

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Why we love this

Owens crafts a narrative that respects its historical subject while remaining fully musical and grade-appropriate. The contrast between turbulent and peaceful sections gives young musicians real dramatic stakes to shape, and the programmatic framing makes the piece memorable for audiences and meaningful for students who understand what they're portraying.

What to expect

The piece unfolds like a historical chronicle set to sound. Moments of stark percussion and forceful brass statements evoke conflict and struggle, then recede into gentle, introspective passages that offer glimpses of peace and hope. The overall arc builds tension thoughtfully, asking listeners and performers alike to sit with the emotional complexity of its subject.

Who it's for

This work suits Grade 2 concert bands that have developed basic ensemble cohesion and can balance multiple textural layers. It appeals to programs looking for repertoire with cultural significance and narrative weight without excessive technical demands.

How to get the most out of it

Shape the melodic statements with full commitment; these represent Chief Palaneapape's voice and vision, so let them sing across the ensemble with confidence.
Balance the thunderous percussion against the ensemble's harmonic foundation. The percussion should punctuate and intensify, not overwhelm the band's core sound.
Contrast the serene passages by pulling back on tempo slightly and allowing sustained tones to breathe. This makes the return to tension land with greater impact.
Rehearse the transitions between sections deliberately. The shifts from war to resolution to escalating tensions work only if your students understand the emotional arc they're projecting.

How to use it

Program this alongside other works that explore American history or cultural themes to create a concert that goes beyond entertainment. Its length (2:45) and contest/festival designation also make it suitable for competitions or festivals where you want to present a meaningful statement rather than purely display pieces.