The Lost Lady Found: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Traditional British Folk Song / arr. Michael Story
Grade: 1 (Very Easy)
Item: 00-PK-0007289
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Description
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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Additional Details
Series:
Belwin Beginning Band
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
136
SKU:
00-PK-0007289
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About the Arranger: Michael Story
Michael Story has established himself as a prolific composer and arranger for beginning and intermediate bands, with a particular gift for making accessible works that never sacrifice musicality. His arrangements of folk material and original compositions have become staples in band programs across North America, known for their clarity of voice leading and attention to pedagogical detail.
Why we love this
Story captures the gentle dignity of this folk melody without overcomplicating it; the Grade 1 scoring lets every section shine through clearly while the careful attention to articulation and phrasing transforms what could be a simple tune into a concert-worthy statement. The connection to Grainger's Lincolnshire Posy gives students a meaningful bridge to more ambitious repertoire they might encounter later.
What to expect
Warm and reflective, like a melody passed down through generations and carried across oceans. The three-four meter gives it a gentle lilt, and the careful handling of accidentals suggests moments of quiet surprise within a familiar landscape.
Who it's for
Beginning band programs seeking a folk-based concert piece that builds musicianship without technical barriers. Grade 1 players will find straightforward rhythms and ranges while still engaging with real phrasing and interpretive choices.
How to get the most out of it
- Prepare students to recognize and execute the accidentals marked throughout; take time in sectionals to identify where chromatic notes occur so they stand out intentionally rather than appearing as mistakes.
- Shape the phrasing by honoring the breath marks; these aren't just resting places but articulation points that control the flow and prevent the melody from becoming square or mechanical.
- Balance articulation across the ensemble; the contrasts between tongued and slurred passages are what give the melody its character, so listen for consistency within each articulation choice rather than uniform execution.
How to use it
This works beautifully as an opener or a closing concert piece for early-season performances; its brevity (1:45) and accessibility make it ideal for band festivals where you want to establish musicality and control before moving into longer works. Pair it with other British folk-based arrangements or original Grade 1 compositions for a thematic concert.
Skills your students will build
- Reading and executing chromatic accidentals in context
- Differentiating between tongued and slurred articulation
- Interpreting breath marks as musical punctuation
- Maintaining consistent intonation in three-four meter
- Balancing sectional melody and harmony at grade 1 level