The 552nd: Concert Band Conductor Score

Name: The 552nd: Concert Band Conductor Score
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-48202S
Price: 10.00 USD
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Dedicated to the 552nd Air National Guard Band

By Carl Strommen

Grade: 3 (Medium Easy)

Item: 00-48202S

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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 available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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Series: Belwin Concert Band

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 20

UPC: 038081559100

SKU: 00-48202S

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About the Composer: Carl Strommen

Carl Strommen stands among the most widely performed composer/arrangers in concert music today, with works regularly heard in performance halls, on television, and in film across North America and beyond. His output spans band, orchestra, jazz ensemble, and vocal literature, earning him consistent recognition through the annual ASCAP Standard Writers Award and keeping him in demand as both a clinician and commission composer.

Strommen holds a degree from City College of New York and maintains ties to academic music through his adjunct teaching position at C.W. Post Campus of Long Island University, where he instructs in orchestration and composition. He resides on Long Island and divides extended family time between the Northeast and Colorado.

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Why we love this

Strommen crafts marches that genuinely sound fresh rather than derivative, and this one opens with a flute duet that sits naturally in the upper register while remaining singable and engaging for younger players. The balance of accessible Grade 3 writing with full ensemble sections and a woodwind feature at the close gives bands at this level real musical substance to sink their teeth into, making the piece rewarding to conduct as well as perform.

What to expect

Spirited and approachable, with a character that feels both celebratory and precisely crafted. The opening flute duet establishes an optimistic, almost dance-like character before the full ensemble enters with warmth and forward motion, creating a piece that lifts the spirit of both performers and audience.

Who it's for

Concert bands working at the Grade 3 level who need a march that respects younger players' abilities while delivering genuine musicality and energy. This score is ideal for ensembles building confidence in balanced ensemble playing and those seeking repertoire that sounds more sophisticated than its technical demands suggest.

How to get the most out of it

Let the opening flute duet breathe. The parts are written high and bright, so encourage your flutists to think of the line as soaring rather than frantic, even at a brisk tempo.
Shape the full ensemble sections with clear articulation from the brass and consistent rhythmic support from the low instruments; the energy comes from precision, not just volume.
Balance the closing woodwind feature carefully so that individual voices project without one section covering the others. This is your moment to showcase the color and voice-leading Strommen wrote in.

How to use it

This march works beautifully as a first-half opener that establishes energy and confidence, or as a program closer that sends the audience out on a bright note. It pairs well alongside slower, lyrical pieces in a concert, since its straightforward joy and clear structure provide essential contrast.