The Great Gate of Kiev: Marching Band Conductor Score & Parts
By Mike Story
Grade: 2 (Easy)
Item: 00-PK-0007889
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Closing out our Pictures at an Exhibition show is the memorable Great Gate of Kiev. Starting out with a soft chordal texture, this chart quickly builds to a stunning conclusion. Spectacular!
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Additional Details
Series:
Big and Easy
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
114
SKU:
00-PK-0007889
More about this title
About the Composer: Mike Story
Mike Story is a prolific composer and arranger whose work for wind ensembles and marching bands prioritizes accessibility without sacrificing musical substance. His Big and Easy series has become a staple for directors seeking repertoire that engages students while remaining achievable within realistic rehearsal timelines.
Why we love this
Story's arrangement captures the architectural grandeur of Mussorgsky's original while stripping away the complexity that can bog down young marching ensembles. The soft-to-powerful arc is exactly what audiences remember and what your students will feel proud to execute at this level.
What to expect
Stately and monumental from the start, with the famous melodic gesture rising through layers of support. The sense of arrival at the end is unmistakable; your audience will feel the power even as your students handle the chart comfortably.
Who it's for
Marching bands at the Grade 2 level who want a recognizable finale with genuine impact and manageable technical demands. Directors programming a Pictures at an Exhibition show or seeking accessible arrangements of classical warhorse material will find this straightforward and audience-friendly.
How to get the most out of it
- Build the dynamic shape deliberately from the opening chords. Resist the urge to push volume early; let the scoring naturally expand as the arrangement adds layers.
- Balance the soft opening so every chord resonates clearly without losing definition. This sets up the contrast that makes the final section land.
- Anchor the closing with your low brass and bass drums. The "stunning conclusion" works only if those voices drive the moment with confidence.
- Mark transitions between sections in the score so your ensemble knows exactly when the character shifts. Visual cues from the podium matter as much as the music itself.
How to use it
Use this as a season or show closer that allows audiences to hear a famous work they recognize. It pairs naturally with other Pictures at an Exhibition movements if you're building a thematic program, or stands alone as a statement piece when you want the final impression to be one of architectural dignity.
Skills your students will build
- Controlling dynamic intensity through sustained chords and gradual layering
- Maintaining ensemble cohesion during dramatic textural changes
- Executing a clear crescendo from soft to fortissimo without losing intonation
- Reading and playing in concert pitch across mixed instrumentation