The Lost Lady Found: Concert Band Conductor Score

$9.00 USD

The Lost Lady Found: Concert Band Conductor Score

Name: The Lost Lady Found: Concert Band Conductor Score
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-45771S
Price: 9.00 USD
Availability: InStock

Traditional British Folk Song / arr. Michael Story

Grade: 1 (Very Easy)

Item: 00-45771S

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A 19th-century British folk song found throughout England as well as Canada and the United States, the melody is most known as the basis of the last movement of Percy Grainger's masterwork, Lincolnshire Posy. In three-four time, there are a few accidentals carefully listed for the conductor that may need reviewing. Attention to the articulations, phrasing, and breath marks will make this work simply sparkle! (1:45)

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Series: Belwin Beginning Band

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 20

UPC: 038081524276

SKU: 00-45771S

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About the Arranger: Michael Story

Michael Story has established himself as a prolific composer and arranger for concert band, with a catalog that spans from entry-level educational works to sophisticated concert pieces. His arrangements demonstrate a keen understanding of how to preserve the character and dignity of folk material while making it accessible to developing musicians.

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Why we love this

Story captures the gentle, lyrical nature of this English folk melody without oversimplifying it. The carefully marked accidentals and attention to articulation ensure that even a Grade 1 band can deliver a performance with genuine musical substance rather than mere note-reading.

What to expect

A stroll through the English countryside captured in three-four time. The melody carries the quiet dignity of music that has endured across centuries and continents, emerging here with clarity and warmth. There is nothing rushed or superficial about it; even at the easiest level, this piece commands respect.

Who it's for

Beginning concert bands seeking repertoire that honors both musical integrity and developmental readiness. This arrangement works equally well for bands preparing for festival or contest, or for those building a concert program that showcases growth without condescension.

How to get the most out of it

Review the accidentals before rehearsal begins; mark them clearly in all parts so players understand where the folk melody deviates from expected diatonic patterns.
Shape the phrasing around the breath marks rather than fighting them. They are placed to support natural musical line, not to interrupt it.
Balance articulation carefully across sections. Consistent staccato and legato work will reveal the melody's contours and prevent the performance from sounding choppy or lifeless.
Let the 3/4 meter breathe. Avoid pushing the tempo; this folk song unfolds best at a pace that allows each phrase to settle.

How to use it

Pair this with other folk-based or pastoral works to create a thematic concert section, or program it early in a concert to establish the ensemble's lyrical capabilities before moving into more rhythmically complex material. Its brevity (1:45) makes it ideal as a concert opener or as part of a multi-movement set.