The Stormchasers: Concert Band Conductor Score

$9.00 USD

The Stormchasers: Concert Band Conductor Score

Name: The Stormchasers: Concert Band Conductor Score
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-37826S
Price: 9.00 USD
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By Robert Sheldon

Grade: 4 (Medium Difficult)

Item: 00-37826S

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Commissioned by and written for the Dixon (IL) Municipal Band, "The Stormchasers" is a march in the style of a circus "screamer," featuring fanfares, flourishes and tuneful melodies, all played at a very aggressive tempo. Having been raised in Florida and attending the University of Miami, the composer's nod to "Uncle Henry" is sure to bring a smile to anyone who is a lover of those great Fillmore marches.

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Series: Alfred Concert Band

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 20

UPC: 038081429793

SKU: 00-37826S

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About the Composer: Robert Sheldon

Robert Sheldon stands among the most widely performed composers in wind band repertoire. His works appear regularly on state and national contest lists, performed by ensembles across North America and internationally. Beyond composition, he has shaped wind band pedagogy as the lead author of Sound Innovations for Concert Band and maintains an active schedule as guest conductor for All-State and regional honor bands. His accolades include recognition from the American School Band Director's Association, Phi Beta Mu, and ASCAP.

Sheldon's conducting and clinician work have taken him across the United States and to venues including Carnegie Hall, Boston Symphony Hall, the Sydney Opera House, and the Kennedy Center. He regularly accepts commissions, bringing fresh, engaging works to the wind band repertoire each year. In 2020, VanderCook College of Music honored his contributions to music education with a doctoral degree.

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Why we love this

Sheldon captures the unbridled energy of a classic circus march without sacrificing musical substance. The aggressive tempo and parade-ground confidence make this an absolute crowd-pleaser, while the writing remains clean and achievable for Grade 4 ensembles. Any band that nails the tempo and locks the ensemble articulation will hear genuine applause.

What to expect

A rollicking, full-throttle march that channels the spirit of Fillmore and the excitement of a three-ring circus. The pace is relentless, the melodies are memorable, and the overall effect is pure joy wrapped in brass and woodwind sound.

Who it's for

This score is for conductors of Grade 4 concert bands seeking a high-energy work that combines musical substance with audience appeal. The piece works well for conductors who want to build ensemble precision and tempo control while delivering an undeniable concert highlight.

How to get the most out of it

Establish the aggressive tempo in rehearsal early and hold it steady. The piece's personality lives in its relentless forward motion, not in rubato or flexibility.
Shape the fanfares and flourishes with crisp articulation and clean releases. These moments deserve clarity so the audience hears every note of the scoring.
Balance the tuneful melodies so they sing over the busier accompaniment figures. Sheldon layers his lines deliberately, so resist the urge to let one section overwhelm another.
Drill the section changes and transitions in isolation. The screamer march style moves quickly between ideas, and clean handoffs between sections give the piece its theatrical impact.

How to use it

Program this as a concert closer or a show-opening statement when you want the audience engaged and energized. It pairs well alongside other Sheldon concert band works and sits naturally in a program that mixes accessible, tuneful repertoire with more serious concert selections.