The Conquerors: Concert Band Score & Parts

Martin delivers genuine heroic character without overwhelming young players. The chromatic fingering opportunities in clarinet and tenor sax give you meaningful teaching moments within a piece that feels complete and concert-worthy, not like a lesson in disguise.

Triumphant and bold without pretension. The themes have the character of victory marches and fanfares, with straightforward harmonic support that lets young musicians feel the power of ensemble playing.

This work suits first-year band students ready to explore heroic material without stretching their technical range. It also works well for festival or contest settings where confident, accessible programming builds student morale.

• Isolate the chromatic passages in clarinet and tenor sax during sectionals so students understand the fingering logic before attempting them in context.
• Balance the heroic themes across your entire ensemble; resist letting any one section dominate the broad, confident melody lines.
• Keep the tempo steady and deliberate to let the heroic character breathe; rushing undermines the weight of the writing.

Use this as a centerpiece concert closer or opener where you want to showcase the maturity of your youngest band. It also fits well on contests and festivals where a solid Grade 1 selection demonstrates solid fundamentals and strong musicianship.

• Chromatic fingerings in clarinet and tenor saxophone
• Reading and performing heroic melodic themes
• Sustaining ensemble balance across full band texture
• Maintaining steady tempo through rhythmic accompaniment figures