Three Folk Tunes: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

$55.00 USD

Three Folk Tunes: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Three Folk Tunes: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-29585
Price: 55.00 USD
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Arr. Douglas E. Wagner

Grade: 2 (Easy)

Item: 00-29585

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Three cherished folk songs collected by Gustav Holst join to create this gratifying work. Opening with a march-style tune, "Glorishears," and developing sea song, "He-Back, She-Back," then finally the folk-carol, "Sons of Levi," the work is classic Holst skillfully scored for your young band. (2:53) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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Series: Belwin Young Band

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 178

UPC: 038081317878

SKU: 00-29585

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About the Arranger: Douglas E. Wagner

Douglas E. Wagner studied music at Butler University, earning both undergraduate and graduate degrees before launching a three-decade career as a high school music director and administrator in the Midwest. Since 1973, he has become one of the most prolific composers and arrangers in American music education, with over 3,500 published works spanning concert band, choir, orchestra, handbell ensemble, and keyboard music.

Wagner's catalog has reached millions of musicians worldwide, with performances documented across concert halls, broadcast television, and radio programming in the United States and internationally. He now focuses exclusively on composition and arrangement from his home in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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Why we love this

Wagner's arrangement respects the folk melodies while crafting something genuinely satisfying to play and conduct at Grade 2 level. Three distinct tunes in contrasting styles (march, sea song, carol) give your band clear structural milestones and tonal variety without overcomplicating the musical journey. The scoring itself feels purposeful rather than simplified, which means your students will experience real musicianship from the opening measure.

What to expect

The work unfolds with genuine charm, beginning in brisk march style with "Glorishears," then shifting to the gentle sway of a maritime melody before settling into the warm, contemplative space of a traditional folk carol. Throughout, Holst's classical sensibility shines through Wagner's orchestration, making the arrangement feel both approachable and artistically satisfying.

Who it's for

This collection suits developing concert bands eager for substantial, tuneful repertoire that sits comfortably at Grade 2. Conductors looking to program multiple contrasting moods in a single work will find this especially useful for young ensembles not yet ready for longer single-movement pieces.

How to get the most out of it

Balance the march character of "Glorishears" with rhythmic clarity in the rhythm section; young ensembles often rush folk material, so anchor tempos through steady quarter-note feels in the lower voices.
Shape the middle section "He-Back, She-Back" with dynamic sensitivity and forward phrase direction; the sea song idiom benefits from gentle swell-and-release rather than rigid dynamic shifts.
Allow the folk-carol closing to breathe with a slight relaxation in tempo and fuller harmonic resonance from the full band, creating a sense of arrival rather than fade.

How to use it

Program this as a standalone concert piece, or pair it with other Grade 2 Holst or folk-based literature to create a thematic set exploring British musical traditions. Its three-movement structure and two-minute-fifty-three-second duration make it ideal for mid-concert positioning, where it can provide tonal relief between heavier works.