The Lion Heart: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

$65.00 USD

The Lion Heart: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: The Lion Heart: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 81-CB16302
Price: 65.00 USD
Availability: InStock

By Ryan Meeboer

Grade: 2

Item: 81-CB16302

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"The Lion Heart" is a great way to describe one who is brave, be it a soldier, knight, or a member of society who risks their lives everyday to keep others safe. The piece is meant to be strong from start to finish, with some short contrasting sections to allow the band to demonstrate its various abilities. This fun symphonic march offers interesting parts for all.

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Series: Eighth Note Publications

Publisher: Eighth Note Publications

ISBN10: 1-77157-316-3

ISBN13: 978-1-77157-316-0

UPC: 685462023172

SKU: 81-CB16302

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About the Composer: Ryan Meeboer

Ryan Meeboer is a composer and arranger who writes accessibly for student ensembles without compromising musical substance. His work across multiple genres reflects a pragmatic understanding of what works in rehearsal and performance, prioritizing clarity of orchestration and rewarding parts for every section.

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Why we love this

Meeboer writes marches that actually engage the whole band, not just the front row. The contrasting sections give you real material to shape and teach, and your students get to feel the satisfaction of executing a piece that sounds polished and confident from rehearsal one.

What to expect

Strong and purposeful from the opening, with the energy of a traditional march but punctuated by moments that let the band showcase different textures and colors. The contrasting sections offer respite and variety, giving the whole ensemble a chance to demonstrate musicianship beyond the march's driving forward motion.

Who it's for

Grade 2 concert bands ready to tackle a piece with real structural variety and confidence. This works well for groups with developing musicianship who benefit from clear melodic lines and the confidence boost that comes from playing a march that feels substantial and rewarding.

How to get the most out of it

Balance the march's rhythmic drive with the lyrical contrasting sections; these moments let the band breathe and show off its softer dynamic control before building back to the main theme.
Lock in the percussion section early. The march's strength depends on steady, precise articulation from snare, bass drum, and cymbals, especially during the forte passages.
Shape each phrase even in the march sections. Avoid letting the steady tempo become mechanical; small dynamic swells and releases keep the momentum alive.
Use the parts to identify which voices carry the melody or harmony in each section, then balance accordingly so the band's various abilities shine through as intended.

How to use it

A natural fit for patriotic concerts, military appreciation events, or any program where you want a rousing opener or closer with real musical substance. The grade 2 level and accessible symphonic march style also make it ideal as a confidence builder mid-season before tackling more demanding repertoire.