The Band of Bands (arr. Quincy Hilliard): Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
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The Band of Bands (arr. Quincy Hilliard): Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

By Ted Mesang / Arranged by Quincy Hilliard

Grade: 3

Item: 35-PK01725390
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The Band of Bands (arr. Quincy Hilliard) - Piccolo $2.50
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The Band of Bands (arr. Quincy Hilliard) - Clarinet 3 $2.50
The Band of Bands (arr. Quincy Hilliard) - Bass Clarinet $2.50
The Band of Bands (arr. Quincy Hilliard) - Bassoon $2.50
The Band of Bands (arr. Quincy Hilliard) - Alto Sax 1 $2.50
The Band of Bands (arr. Quincy Hilliard) - Alto Sax 2 $2.50
The Band of Bands (arr. Quincy Hilliard) - Tenor Saxophone $2.50
The Band of Bands (arr. Quincy Hilliard) - Baritone Saxophone $2.50
The Band of Bands (arr. Quincy Hilliard) - Trumpet 1 $2.50
The Band of Bands (arr. Quincy Hilliard) - Trumpet 2 $2.50
The Band of Bands (arr. Quincy Hilliard) - Trumpet 3 $2.50
The Band of Bands (arr. Quincy Hilliard) - Horn 1 $2.50
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The Band of Bands (arr. Quincy Hilliard) - Trombone 1 $2.50
The Band of Bands (arr. Quincy Hilliard) - Trombone 2 $2.50
The Band of Bands (arr. Quincy Hilliard) - Trombone 3 $2.50
The Band of Bands (arr. Quincy Hilliard) - Euphonium $2.50
The Band of Bands (arr. Quincy Hilliard) - Tuba $2.50
The Band of Bands (arr. Quincy Hilliard) - Timpani $2.50
The Band of Bands (arr. Quincy Hilliard) - Orchestra Bells $2.50
The Band of Bands (arr. Quincy Hilliard) - Snare Drum $2.50
The Band of Bands (arr. Quincy Hilliard) - Crash Cymbals Bass Drum $2.50

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Originally published in 1961, THE BAND OF BANDS was composed for the Wisconsin Band Masters. It is unique in style, with terrific melodies and interesting harmonic changes. It makes a wonderful change from the standard marches.

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Publisher: Hal Leonard
SKU: 35-PK01725390

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Why we love this

Mesang's harmonic language moves beyond typical march conventions, giving your band something genuinely distinctive to sink their teeth into without demanding Grade 4 technical chops. The melodic writing is memorable enough that students leave rehearsal humming it, which means the music is doing real work in their ears.

What to expect

Sophisticated but approachable. The piece carries an elegance that comes from thoughtful harmonic movement and shapely melodic lines, yet remains grounded enough for young players to execute with control and musicality.

Who it's for

Bands at the Grade 3 level looking for concert repertoire that stands apart from the standard march catalog. Directors who want their students to encounter richer harmonic thinking without stepping into intermediate territory.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the inner voices during harmonic transitions; those interesting changes can muddy if the lower woodwinds and brass don't maintain clarity against the melody.
  • Find the natural breathing points within phrases rather than fighting against the harmonic rhythm. Let the chord changes guide your sectional releases.
  • Highlight the melodic content in different voices as it moves around the ensemble. This isn't a march where the top line dominates; Mesang distributes interest laterally.

How to use it

Pair this with lighter fare on a concert to showcase your band's depth. Its compositional sophistication makes it an ideal centerpiece that rewards careful preparation without overshadowing stronger technical material.

Skills your students will build

  • Recognizing and executing harmonic progressions beyond diatonic movement
  • Balancing inner voices against primary melodic material
  • Sustaining phrase shape through non-traditional harmonic rhythms
  • Listening for melodic content distributed across the ensemble rather than concentrated in the top line

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