Synergies: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

$65.00 USD

Synergies: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Synergies: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-29467
Price: 65.00 USD
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By Robert Sheldon

Grade: 2.5 (Medium Easy)

Item: 00-29467

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High energy, rhythmic verve and tuneful melodies characterize this Robert Sheldon composition entitled Synergies. The colorful orchestration in the winds as well as the percussion truly makes this piece a delight for the players as well as the audience. (3:30) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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Series: Young Symphonic

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 274

UPC: 038081319384

SKU: 00-29467

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About the Composer: Robert Sheldon

Robert Sheldon stands among the most widely performed composers of wind band repertoire in the world today. His awards include recognition from the American School Band Director's Association, Phi Beta Mu, and the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. His works appear regularly on international concert and festival programs, and he maintains an active schedule accepting commissions while producing new publications for concert band annually.

Sheldon's influence extends far beyond the page. He serves as a clinician and guest conductor for All-State and Regional Honor Bands, and has presented at universities and state music education conferences across the globe. His conducting appearances span the United States, Japan, Canada, Italy, Germany, Australia, and China. Performances of his compositions have graced Carnegie Hall, Boston Symphony Hall, the Sydney Opera House, and the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. In 2020, VanderCook College of Music awarded him an honorary doctorate in recognition of his contributions to music education.

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Why we love this

Sheldon understands what makes a piece engaging for band students at this level: melody that singers and players alike can connect with, rhythmic energy that holds attention without overcomplicating, and orchestration colorful enough to keep every section invested. The wind writing and percussion parts transform what could be routine into something that students want to play and audiences genuinely enjoy hearing.

What to expect

Synergies combines infectious rhythmic momentum with genuinely tuneful writing that sticks with listeners. The orchestration sparkles across the winds and percussion, creating a sense of color and movement that keeps the ear engaged from first note to last. This is music that feels good to play and even better to hear.

Who it's for

This score and parts set is ideal for intermediate concert bands seeking repertoire that delivers immediate musical satisfaction without excessive technical demand. Grade 2.5 ensembles will find material that challenges without overwhelming, and the energetic character makes it equally suitable for students building confidence as for programs looking for a high-impact concert piece.

How to get the most out of it

Balance the bright, tuneful lines across your woodwind section so that the melodic content emerges clearly without burying the harmonic foundation in the lower voices.
Drive the rhythmic sections with precision from the percussion battery; they anchor the forward momentum that makes this piece feel alive.
Resist the urge to slow down during the lyrical passages. Let the natural phrasing of Sheldon's melodies breathe without losing the overall arc of energy across the three and a half minute timeframe.

How to use it

Open a concert with Synergies to set an immediate tone of energy and musicality, or place it mid-program as a palate-cleanser between deeper works. Its three-and-a-half-minute duration and contest-appropriate difficulty make it a strong choice for both festival showcases and concert programming where you want to demonstrate your ensemble's rhythmic precision and collective musicality.

Skills your students will build

Balancing sectional colors within a wind orchestration
Maintaining ensemble precision in rhythmically driven passages
Shaping lyrical lines with forward momentum
Listening for and supporting the principal melodic voice while maintaining harmonic support