Swords of Glory: Concert Band Conductor Score

$8.00 USD

Swords of Glory: Concert Band Conductor Score

Name: Swords of Glory: Concert Band Conductor Score
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-49536S
Price: 8.00 USD
Availability: InStock

By Adrian B. Sims

Grade: 1.5

Item: 00-49536S

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Swords of Glory by Adrian B. Sims is a musical soundtrack that imagines a fantasy sword fight. (2:15)

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Series: Alfred Concert Band - PerformancePlus+

Publisher: Alfred Music

ISBN10: 1-4706-4933-0

ISBN13: 978-1-4706-4933-3

UPC: 038081570112

SKU: 00-49536S

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About the Composer: Adrian B. Sims

Adrian B. Sims is a Seattle-born composer, conductor, and trombonist currently pursuing dual degrees in Music Education and Composition at the University of Maryland. His works have been performed at the Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic, earned recognition on the Bandworld Top 100 List, and won awards through the Maryland Music Educators Association Young Composers Project and the Make Music Young Composers Contest. As a trombonist, he performs in the university's top ensembles and studies with Matthew Guilford, principal bass trombonist of the National Symphony Orchestra.

Sims credits his compositional development to mentorship from Dr. Robert Gibson at the University of Maryland and world-renowned composer Brian Balmages. His band directors Christopher Gnagey and Cindy Stevenson have been instrumental in shaping his growth as a musician and educator. He has conducted performances of his own works across Maryland schools and brings both performance expertise and pedagogical insight to his compositions.

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Why we love this

This piece delivers immediate engagement through vivid programmatic storytelling without sacrificing musical substance. Sims balances accessibility with craftsmanship, making it equally rewarding to conduct as it is for young musicians to play. At Grade 1.5, it proves that early-level contest repertoire doesn't have to be forgettable.

What to expect

Heroic and theatrical, with the energy of an orchestral film score compressed into concert band writing. The two-minute-fifteen-second runtime keeps the narrative tight and leaves audiences wanting more, rather than winded.

Who it's for

Grade 1.5 concert bands looking for programmatic material that appeals to student performers and audiences alike. Works equally well in school settings, community bands, and festival contexts where accessibility and entertainment value matter.

How to get the most out of it

Lean into the cinematic energy of the sword fight imagery. The rhythmic drive should feel like action unfolding, not just notes on a page.
Balance the ensemble voicing so supporting parts cut through clearly. This transparent scoring rewards young players who commit to their individual lines.
Shape phrases with intentional articulation choices. Varied tonguing styles between sections will highlight the musical storytelling and keep the momentum fresh.

How to use it

Pair this with other thematic or character-driven pieces to create a concert storyline. It sits comfortably in early positions on a program where you want to hook the audience immediately, and it finishes before energy dips. The contest eligibility also makes it an excellent choice for spring festival season without sacrificing musical substance.