The U.S. Field Artillery: Concert Band Conductor Score

$10.00 USD

The U.S. Field Artillery: Concert Band Conductor Score

Name: The U.S. Field Artillery: Concert Band Conductor Score
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-44903S
Price: 10.00 USD
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By John Philip Sousa / arr. Douglas E. Wagner

Grade: 2 (Easy)

Item: 00-44903S

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Composed in 1917, "the official march of the United States Army" is one of Sousa's most frequently performed titles. It's unique in that it uses a familiar tune for the trio theme---in this case, "The Army Song." The original thematic material has been diligently preserved while scored to be accessible to the developing band. (2:30)

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Series: Belwin Young Band

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 24

UPC: 038081516141

SKU: 00-44903S

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About the Composer: John Philip Sousa

John Philip Sousa (1854, 1932) fundamentally shaped American band music as both a composer and conductor. His marches became a cultural touchstone, performed at state occasions, parades, and concert halls with equal frequency, cementing the concert band as a serious musical ensemble worthy of artistic attention.

Beyond his prolific output, Sousa advocated fiercely for music education and the performance rights of musicians. His influence extends directly into today's rehearsal rooms: his marches remain the standard against which all others are measured, and his approach to orchestration for winds established principles that conductors still teach.

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Why we love this

Wagner's arrangement respects the integrity of Sousa's original conception while meeting your developing band exactly where they are. The built-in recognition factor of "The Army Song" in the trio makes this a natural engagement piece that audiences connect to instantly, and at Grade 2, your students get a legitimate march with real musical substance, not a dumbed-down substitute.

What to expect

Stately and patriotic without bombast. The march carries the ceremonial weight you'd expect from the official U.S. Army march, but Wagner's arrangement gives it warmth and accessibility. When the familiar melody of "The Army Song" arrives in the trio, there's a moment of recognition and genuine musicality that lifts the whole ensemble.

Who it's for

Any developing concert band that wants to tackle a genuine American standard without overreaching. This works equally well for middle school ensembles building foundational march technique and for high school bands looking for reliable, musically honest programming material.

How to get the most out of it

Shape the main theme with gentle dynamic swells rather than rigid accents; let the melody breathe and the harmony support it naturally.
Balance the low brass in the first strain so they anchor the harmony without drowning out the melodic voices above them.
The transition into the trio works best when you ease the tempo just slightly, giving the ensemble room to settle into the familiar tune and letting audiences recognize it.
Bring out the counter-melody lines in the trio; they're written accessibly enough that your middle-section players can handle them with confidence and musical effect.

How to use it

Save this for a patriotic concert, a Fourth of July celebration, or a Veterans Day program where it can anchor the emotional core of your set. It sits naturally alongside lighter, contemporary fare and creates a bridge between your audience's expectations and your ensemble's growing capabilities.