Symphonic Suite: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

$85.00 USD

Symphonic Suite: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Symphonic Suite: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-BDM00054
Price: 85.00 USD
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By Clifton Williams

Grade: 4 (Medium)

Item: 00-BDM00054

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A suite of five movements with different material. Each movement is associated through the use of one theme. The first, "Intrada," is fanfare-like, and the second, "Chorale," features a trumpet solo. "March," the third movement, is reminiscent of the opening material, followed by "Antique Dance," which has a modal melody. The final movement, "Jubilee," is clearly the most intense. The work is an Ostwald Award-Winning Composition of the American Bandmasters Association and is clearly a repertoire standard. (12:23) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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Series: Belwin Classic Band

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 288

UPC: 654979185772

SKU: 00-BDM00054

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About the Composer: Clifton Williams

Clifton Williams (1923-1976) was a prolific composer and educator whose works became cornerstones of the concert band repertoire. His ability to craft accessible yet musically substantive pieces made him a dominant voice in American band music during the mid-20th century, and his compositions remain standard fixtures in concert band libraries today.

Williams studied composition and conducting and brought both disciplines into his writing. His works are known for clear orchestration, memorable thematic material, and structures that showcase the full range of a concert band's capabilities. The Ostwald Award recognition for this suite reflects the esteem in which his music is held by the American Bandmasters Association.

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Why we love this

This five-movement suite delivers exactly what a Grade 4 ensemble needs: genuine concert music that respects both the players' developing skills and the audience's intelligence. The unifying theme across movements gives the piece architectural coherence while the variety of styles (fanfare, chorale, march, modal dance, jubilee finale) keeps it engaging without requiring advanced technical abilities. Its festival pedigree and Ostwald Award status mean you're programming a piece that has proven itself in competition while remaining genuinely rewarding to rehearse and perform.

What to expect

The work unfolds like a ceremonial journey. It opens with bright fanfare energy, deepens into lyrical reflection, swings into purposeful forward motion, then pauses for contemplative dance before erupting into a jubilant conclusion. The musical language is tonal and direct, never obscure, yet the writing commands attention through clear themes and intelligent orchestration.

Who it's for

This suite belongs in every Grade 4 concert band program. It's substantial enough to anchor a concert, flexible enough to fit festival schedules, and transparent enough that students at this level can hear Williams's compositional craft without drowning in complexity.

How to get the most out of it

Balance the trumpet solo in the Chorale movement so the soloist projects without dominating the harmonic support; this solo is the emotional heart of the work and deserves space to breathe.
Use the unifying theme as a rehearsal anchor. Reference how it appears in each movement so students hear the compositional logic and can play with intentional phrasing rather than just notes.
Build the intensity gradually across the arc from Intrada through Jubilee. Tempo relationships matter here; resist the urge to push too hard early, leaving room for the finale's climactic power.
Pay attention to the modal melody in Antique Dance. Its color depends on precise intonation in the harmony; this movement teaches the ensemble to listen vertically and adjust pitch with greater sophistication than a diatonic passage might demand.

How to use it

Program this as a centerpiece work on a concert that pairs it with lighter openers and shorter pieces. Its 12-minute duration and five-movement structure make it substantial enough to define a program section. It also works excellently for festival competition, where its craftsmanship and variety showcase a well-rounded ensemble.