The Pride of the Wolverines: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

$82.00 USD

The Pride of the Wolverines: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: The Pride of the Wolverines: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-BDM03003
Price: 82.00 USD
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By John Philip Sousa / ed. Frederick Fennell

Grade: 3 (Medium Easy)

Item: 00-BDM03003

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Here's one that's often forgotten. Written in 1926 by John Philip Sousa at the request of Detroit's mayor, this charming cut-time march in typical Sousa style is dedicated to Mayor John W. Smith and the people of Detroit. The Pride of the Wolverines now comes with a full score! (3:43)

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Series: Fennell Edition Marches for Band

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 264

UPC: 654979052098

SKU: 00-BDM03003

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About the Composer: John Philip Sousa

John Philip Sousa (1854-1932) shaped American band music as both composer and conductor. His marches became the soundtrack of the nation, performed in concert halls and parades alike, and his understanding of brass band sonority set the standard for concert band writing that persists today.

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Why we love this

Sousa's marches sit at the sweet spot where concert accessibility meets genuine musical substance. The Pride of the Wolverines delivers his signature melodic gifts and structural clarity without demanding the technical intensity of his more famous works, making it an ideal choice for bands seeking repertoire that sounds polished and confident at Grade 3.

What to expect

Crisp and purposeful, with the confidence of a civic celebration. The melodies sit naturally in the upper voices and chorus, while the harmonic foundation remains secure and tuneful. There's charm here, not bombast; it sounds like a parade that knows where it's going.

Who it's for

Band directors programming Grade 3 repertoire who want a genuine Sousa march without the technical demands of Stars and Stripes or Semper Fidelis. It suits bands eager to perform American classics while building confidence and understanding of march form.

How to get the most out of it

Maintain precise cut-time subdivision during section transitions; the 2/2 meter can tempt conductors into rushing, but Sousa's harmonic rhythm depends on steady tempo.
Balance the woodwind inner voices during the trio section. Sousa wrote them as countermelody, not filler, and they deserve audibility without overpowering the brass foundation.
Shape the dynamic contour across full phrases rather than pushing each phrase individually. The march gains momentum through architectural building, not moment-to-moment drama.

How to use it

Open a concert with this to set a clear, energetic tone, or place it early in a mixed program where its straightforward appeal engages the audience immediately. It pairs well with contemporary works or slower character pieces, giving bands a moment to demonstrate their control of a foundational American form.