Three Folk Tunes: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Arr. Douglas E. Wagner
Grade: 2 (Easy)
Item: 00-PK-0001489
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Description
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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Additional Details
Series:
Belwin Young Band
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
178
SKU:
00-PK-0001489
More about this title
About the Arranger: Douglas E. Wagner
Douglas E. Wagner earned his degrees in music from Butler University and spent three decades teaching and leading music programs in high schools before transitioning to full-time composition. Since 1973, he has published over 3,500 works across nearly every medium, concert band, choir, orchestra, handbell ensemble, organ, and voice, with cumulative sales exceeding seventeen million copies worldwide.
Why we love this
Wagner knows Grade 2 bands inside and out. He takes three distinct folk melodies, each with its own character, and stitches them together with smart orchestration that lets every section shine without overwhelming young players. The contrasts between march, sea song, and carol keep ensemble and audience engaged across a piece that still feels substantial at under three minutes.
What to expect
Honest and grounded. The march opens with military directness, the sea song rocks gently before growing, and the carol settles into warmth. Each tune carries the weight of tradition, yet Wagner's scoring keeps the texture transparent enough that young musicians hear their own voices clearly.
Who it's for
Young concert bands working at the Grade 2 level who want a satisfying multi-section piece without the complexity of advanced key modulations or time signature shifts. Teachers seeking repertoire that honors folk tradition while building student confidence in ensemble balance and phrasing.
How to get the most out of it
- Keep the opening march energized but controlled; young players often rush folk melodies when they sit in the easier registers.
- The sea song section benefits from a slight sway in the conducting pattern; this helps brass and woodwinds phrase together across the long melodic lines.
- Balance the carol's harmonic shifts carefully so the movement from verse to final statements lands with clarity, not muddy layering.
- Use the full ensemble sparingly in transitions between tunes; a moment of isolated woodwinds or a clear brass entrance resets the ear.
How to use it
This works beautifully in an all-folk or all-Holst concert segment, or as a crowd-pleasing opener for a young band showcase. Its modest runtime makes it ideal paired with a slightly longer work, or as part of a thematic concert exploring British musical tradition.
Skills your students will build
- Sustaining melodic phrasing across multiple tunes with different characters
- Balancing parts within a full ensemble arrangement
- Responding to subtle conducting changes between march, song, and carol styles
- Reading and performing folk melody with stylistic clarity