Terminal Velocity: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

$80.00 USD

Terminal Velocity: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Terminal Velocity: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 98-B1599
Price: 80.00 USD
Availability: InStock

By Tyler S. Grant

Grade: 2

Item: 98-B1599

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Take a heart-pounding adventure into the minds of two base jumpers who set a world record before safely landing on the ground. Fantastic musical imagery sets the mood for each section as the piece unfolds, keeping your audience on the edge of their seats. A stellar new work!

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Series: FJH Young Band

Publisher: The FJH Music Company, Inc.

SKU: 98-B1599

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About the Composer: Tyler S. Grant

Tyler S. Grant has built a reputation as a composer and arranger whose music appears consistently on honor ensemble programs and curated repertoire lists across North America and internationally. His works have been premiered at major venues including Carnegie Hall, The Midwest Clinic, and the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, while his compositions regularly appear at state and national band festivals. Grant's Panoramic Fanfare won the Dallas Wind Symphony's 2014 Call for Fanfares Competition and has since become a staple of collegiate and professional wind band repertoire.

Beyond the concert hall, Grant is deeply invested in music education. He has worked as a clinician with over 100 school programs across 15 states and served as a contributing author for Alfred Music's Sound Innovations series. His conducting experience spans The Midwest Clinic and all-state ensembles throughout the country. A University of Alabama graduate in instrumental music education, Grant credits mentor Brian Balmages with shaping his compositional voice. Since 2010, he has maintained a steady output of commissions and new publications while continuing to engage with student ensembles through residencies and festivals.

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Why we love this

Grant delivers the storytelling clarity this concept demands. The musical imagery tracks the narrative arc without overshadowing the ensemble's execution, making it ideal for Grade 2 groups ready for something with genuine dramatic stakes. This is the kind of piece that gets audiences leaning forward in their seats while remaining entirely playable for developing musicians.

What to expect

Adrenaline and precision converge. The music captures the intensity of two skydivers building toward a record without losing sight of the technical discipline required to execute it safely. You'll hear soaring lines, moments of breathless acceleration, and the satisfaction of a perfectly executed landing.

Who it's for

This works perfectly for concert bands seeking repertoire with genuine narrative appeal. Grade 2 ensembles with solid fundamentals and a willingness to engage with programmatic music will connect immediately with the base jumping storyline and the musical language supporting it.

How to get the most out of it

Shape the dynamic peaks around climactic moments in the narrative. Let the music breathe during setup sections so the impact of the high-velocity passages lands harder.
Establish a steady tempo framework early in sectionals. The contrast between cruising altitude and acceleration works best when players hear a clear pulse underneath.
Balance the ensemble so melodic lines sing through the texture. At this grade level, clarifying who carries the story helps everyone understand their role in the larger narrative.
Record a rehearsal run-through and listen for moments where the pacing loses momentum. Even slight conductor adjustments to rubato can sharpen the dramatic arc.

How to use it

Program this as a concert centerpiece for a fall festival performance or as part of a set exploring adventure narratives in concert music. The contest/festival designation makes it equally strong for competition entries, and its relative accessibility at Grade 2 means you can feature it prominently without overextending a developing ensemble.