The Summoning: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

$73.00 USD

The Summoning: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: The Summoning: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-48203
Price: 73.00 USD
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By Roland Barrett

Grade: 3.5 (Medium)

Item: 00-48203

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Featuring vividly contrasting dynamics and style with an occasional hint of contemporary notations, this stunning work was commissioned by the Honeove Falls-Lima High School Wind Ensemble in New York and their director Mark Borden. Opening with four brass soloists stationed throughout your performance area are interrupted with thunderous percussion punctuation. The composer seamlessly transitions from vigorous musical statements to chaotic motifs resolving to flowing charismatic melodies. Certain to command attention and arouse the senses. (5:45)

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Series: Belwin Concert Band

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 292

UPC: 038081559216

SKU: 00-48203

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About the Composer: Roland Barrett

Roland Barrett has been composing and arranging for wind ensembles and marching groups for over two decades while maintaining an active teaching position at the University of Oklahoma. His work in music theory and composition instruction, particularly in 20th-century techniques, directly informs his writing for student ensembles. His catalog of more than two hundred published works reflects both his deep understanding of instrumental pedagogy and his commitment to creating meaningful repertoire for bands at all levels.

Barrett's compositions have earned recognition across the national stage, from performances by the Dallas Wind Symphony to features on NPR and at major conventions. His service as arranger for the Pride of Oklahoma and his multiple ASCAP awards underscore his standing within the wind band community. This combination of academic rigor and practical experience makes his writing both musically sophisticated and student-accessible.

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Why we love this

The Summoning rewards careful conducting with its dramatic arc and architectural clarity. Barrett's deployment of spatial sound (brass soloists stationed throughout your performance space) and his sharp textural contrasts create natural drama without requiring virtuosic technical demands, making it an ideal vehicle for teaching expressive conducting at the grade 3.5 level.

What to expect

The Summoning opens with an arresting ritual quality as brass voices speak from around your performance space, then builds into visceral, propulsive music that demands physical engagement from the ensemble. The piece cycles between moments of genuine turbulence and passages of surprising lyricism, creating a sense of journey and transformation over its nearly six minutes.

Who it's for

Directors seeking a showpiece that balances musical substance with accessibility at the 3.5 level. This work serves groups ready to tackle contemporary notation and dramatic dynamic range without needing advanced technical facility.

How to get the most out of it

Balance the opening brass soloists carefully; they should cut through but not overwhelm the ensemble when full texture enters. Consider your rehearsal space acoustics when placing players.
Mark the dynamic shifts explicitly in your score and conduct them with clear gesture. Barrett's contrasts between vigorous and chaotic sections demand precision in the baton.
Let the flowing melodies breathe. After the percussive punctuation and busy writing, these passages need space and a lighter touch from the ensemble.

How to use it

Deploy this as a centerpiece on a concert designed around contemporary band music, or use it as your festival piece to demonstrate musicianship and ensemble cohesion. The work's strong opening and memorable closing make it an excellent choice for closing a concert section, leaving the audience engaged and ready for what comes next.