Three Kings' March: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

$44.00 USD

Three Kings' March: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Three Kings' March: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-23283
Price: 44.00 USD
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By Steve Hodges

Grade: 1.5 (Easy)

Item: 00-23283

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What a wonderful way to add variety to your band's holiday performances! Beginning and ending softly with drum and finger cymbals, this arrangement effectively develops and combines the melodies of "La Marche des Rois" and "We Three Kings" into a powerful march. With interesting countermelodies, optional solos, a contrasting trio section and some dynamic low brass and percussion writing, this creative arrangement will be a hit with your band and audience.

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Series: Challenger Band Series

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 134

UPC: 038081259000

SKU: 00-23283

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About the Composer: Steve Hodges

Steve Hodges studied music education at Western Oregon University and earned his master's degree from Central Washington University. He spent four decades directing bands, choirs, and ensembles across public school music programs before retiring from full-time teaching.

Since 1986, Hodges has composed and arranged over 120 works for concert band, with additional choral pieces published by Staff Music and Shawnee Press. His compositions have appeared at festivals and state conventions worldwide, and several of his pieces were commissioned by honor bands and school programs in Virginia, Iowa, British Columbia, Oregon, Washington, and North Carolina. His work has also been featured on TBS and ESPN broadcasts. Hodges holds membership in ASCAP and continues to be active in community music in The Dalles, Oregon, where he lives with his wife.

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Why we love this

Hodges balances accessibility with genuine musical interest here. The Grade 1.5 scoring never feels thin, thanks to clever countermelody writing and a genuinely satisfying trio section that gives players something to sink their teeth into. For directors programming winter concerts, this piece solves the real challenge of finding holiday material that sounds substantial without overwhelming a developing ensemble.

What to expect

The piece opens with hushed percussion, drawing listeners in before blooming into a spirited march. The interweaving of two beloved melodies creates a sense of forward momentum and celebration, while the contrasting trio offers a moment of warmth before the final return builds to a confident finish.

Who it's for

Beginning and intermediate concert bands looking for holiday repertoire that works at winter concerts and pops performances. The Grade 1.5 level makes this accessible to middle school bands and community ensembles, while the arrangement's sophistication keeps more experienced groups engaged.

How to get the most out of it

Shape the opening drum and finger cymbal passage with clarity and space; let the soft beginning establish atmosphere before the first melody enters.
Balance the optional solos against the full ensemble so featured players stay audible without overwhelming the harmonic foundation.
In the trio section, highlight the contrasting character by adjusting tempo slightly and letting the low brass weight drive the section forward.
Use dynamic contrast between the verse passages and the full march sections to sustain listener interest across the piece's arc.

How to use it

This works beautifully as a concert centerpiece during winter or holiday concerts, especially when paired with other seasonal music. Its moderate length and Grade 1.5 difficulty make it an ideal main work for programs where you want to showcase repertoire without stretching the ensemble beyond its current range.

Skills your students will build

Balancing independent melodic lines with harmonic accompaniment
Executing soft, controlled dynamic passages with precision
Navigating contrasting sections (verse, march, trio) with clear character shifts
Blending optional solo passages into full ensemble texture
Reading and responding to specific percussion cues (drum, finger cymbals)