The 552nd: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

$68.00 USD

The 552nd: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: The 552nd: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-48202
Price: 68.00 USD
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Dedicated to the 552nd Air National Guard Band

By Carl Strommen

Grade: 3 (Medium Easy)

Item: 00-48202

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This bright, spirited march is dedicated to the 552nd Air National Guard Band. The lively opening flute duet, the full-bodied ensemble sections, and the closing woodwind feature make for an exciting playing and listening experience and a welcome addition to any concert program. (3:30) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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Series: Belwin Concert Band

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 232

UPC: 038081559094

SKU: 00-48202

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About the Composer: Carl Strommen

Carl Strommen stands among the most frequently performed composer-arrangers working today, with his music regularly heard in concert halls, on television, and in film across the United States and internationally. His catalog spans band, orchestra, jazz ensemble, and vocal music, earning him consistent recognition through the annual ASCAP Standard Writers Award and keeping him in steady demand as both a clinician and commission composer.

Strommen holds a degree from the City College of New York and has maintained close ties to academic music instruction as an adjunct professor of orchestration and composition at the C.W. Post Campus of Long Island University in Brookville, New York. He divides his time between Long Island and extended stays in Colorado with his family.

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Why we love this

Strommen writes marches that feel genuinely celebratory without relying on worn-out clichés. The opening flute duet sets an immediate, accessible hook that your band will enjoy learning, while the full ensemble sections and closing woodwind feature give you multiple moments to showcase your section strengths and keep the audience engaged throughout the three-and-a-half minute arc.

What to expect

A march that bounces with genuine joy and momentum. The opening flute conversation feels conversational and light, then the full band arrives with warm, full-bodied energy that feels celebratory without bombast. The closing shifts focus to the woodwinds, creating a sense of refinement and control that leaves listeners satisfied.

Who it's for

Concert bands at the Grade 3 level looking for a spirited march that engages multiple sections without excessive technical demands. The bright, straightforward writing makes it accessible for developing ensembles while remaining genuinely musical and rewarding to perform.

How to get the most out of it

Let the opening flute duet breathe and sing clearly; this is your band's first impression, so balance the two flutes so they shine equally without one dominating.
Shape the full ensemble sections with light articulation in the faster passages to maintain the march's energy without losing clarity.
Feature your woodwind section confidently in the closing; this is their moment to shine, so ensure they have enough volume support from the rest of the band.

How to use it

Open a concert with this piece to establish an upbeat, welcoming tone for your audience. Its three-and-a-half minute length makes it an ideal opener or closer for a full program, and its military dedication resonates well on patriotic concert themes or tribute programs for service organizations.

Skills your students will build

Blending flute duets with balanced tone production
Maintaining steady march tempo and pulse across full ensemble sections
Executing clean articulation in scalar passages at tempo
Supporting melodic lines from other sections with consistent harmonic foundation