The Battle Cry of Freedom/Kingdom Coming: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Arranged by Dan Woolpert
Grade: 3-4
Item: 35-PK00313718
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Description
The sights and sounds of a Civil War era band come alive in this authentically recreated medley for the contemporary concert band. Set in the style of the uptempo "quickstep" march, this music was meant for instilling pride and bravery as the troops were on the move. Dur: 2:15
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Woolpert captures the visceral energy of Civil War era military bands without resorting to nostalgia or sentimentality. The quickstep march idiom gives your students a concrete historical context for understanding tempo, articulation, and rhythmic precision, while the medley format keeps the piece moving and engaging throughout.
What to expect
The piece pulses with forward momentum and military discipline. You hear the snap of snare drums, the brass cutting through with confidence, and a sense of purpose that pulls the listener along. There's dignity and energy here in equal measure, without a hint of pastiche.
Who it's for
Concert bands at the Grade 3-4 level ready to tackle a piece with historical substance and strong rhythmic demands. This works for programs seeking material that connects to American history curriculum or that showcases pride and ensemble cohesion without compromising musicality.
How to get the most out of it
Nail the march character by keeping the tempo relentless and the articulation crisp; this style demands precision from every section, not just the percussion and brass.
Balance the upper woodwinds and lower brass carefully during the harmonic transitions between tunes so neither section overwhelms the medley's narrative flow.
Lean into the dotted rhythms and syncopation as stylistic markers of the era; under-playing these details flattens the quickstep character.
How to use it
Pair this with other American works for a patriotic or historical concert, or program it as an opener that establishes ensemble precision and character before moving into more lyrical material. The 2:15 duration makes it an ideal concert pacing tool.
Skills your students will build
Executing dotted rhythms and syncopated articulations with accuracy
Maintaining steady tempo and march character across ensemble sections
Balancing upper woodwinds and lower brass in a march idiom
Understanding quickstep march style and its historical context
Reading and responding to changes in harmonic texture within a medley structure
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