To a Wild Rose (from Woodland Sketches, Op. 51): Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
To a Wild Rose (from Woodland Sketches, Op. 51): Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
To a Wild Rose (from Woodland Sketches, Op. 51): Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
To a Wild Rose (from Woodland Sketches, Op. 51): Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
To a Wild Rose (from Woodland Sketches, Op. 51): Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
To a Wild Rose (from Woodland Sketches, Op. 51): Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
To a Wild Rose (from Woodland Sketches, Op. 51): Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
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To a Wild Rose (from Woodland Sketches, Op. 51): Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

By Edward MacDowell / arr. Robert Sheldon

Grade: 1.5 (Easy)

Item: 00-PK-0006137
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To a Wild Rose (from Woodland Sketches, Op. 51): Score $6.00
To a Wild Rose (from Woodland Sketches, Op. 51): Flute $3.00
To a Wild Rose (from Woodland Sketches, Op. 51): Oboe $3.00
To a Wild Rose (from Woodland Sketches, Op. 51): 1st B-flat Clarinet $3.00
To a Wild Rose (from Woodland Sketches, Op. 51): 2nd B-flat Clarinet $3.00
To a Wild Rose (from Woodland Sketches, Op. 51): B-flat Bass Clarinet $3.00
To a Wild Rose (from Woodland Sketches, Op. 51): E-flat Alto Saxophone $3.00
To a Wild Rose (from Woodland Sketches, Op. 51): 2nd E-flat Alto Saxophone $3.00
To a Wild Rose (from Woodland Sketches, Op. 51): B-flat Tenor Saxophone $3.00
To a Wild Rose (from Woodland Sketches, Op. 51): E-flat Baritone Saxophone $3.00
To a Wild Rose (from Woodland Sketches, Op. 51): 1st B-flat Trumpet $3.00
To a Wild Rose (from Woodland Sketches, Op. 51): 2nd B-flat Trumpet $3.00
To a Wild Rose (from Woodland Sketches, Op. 51): 1st F Horn $3.00
To a Wild Rose (from Woodland Sketches, Op. 51): 1st Trombone $3.00
To a Wild Rose (from Woodland Sketches, Op. 51): Baritone T.C. $3.00
To a Wild Rose (from Woodland Sketches, Op. 51): Baritone B.C. $3.00
To a Wild Rose (from Woodland Sketches, Op. 51): Tuba $3.00
To a Wild Rose (from Woodland Sketches, Op. 51): Bells $3.00
To a Wild Rose (from Woodland Sketches, Op. 51): 1st Percussion $3.00
To a Wild Rose (from Woodland Sketches, Op. 51): Timpani $3.00
To a Wild Rose (from Woodland Sketches, Op. 51): Piano Accompaniment $3.00
To a Wild Rose (from Woodland Sketches, Op. 51): C Educational Pack $3.00
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Eward MacDowell (1860--1908) was best known for his compositions for piano including his suites Woodland Sketches, Sea Pieces, and New England Idylls. Woodland Sketches includes his most popular short piece, "To a Wild Rose." This gentle tune is beautiful in its simplicity, and is scored now for concert band in this very playable setting. (1:40) "To a Wild Rose" correlates to Book 2, Level 2 of Sound Innovations for Concert Band.

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Series: Sound Innovations for Concert Band
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 130
SKU: 00-PK-0006137

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About the Composer: Edward MacDowell

Edward MacDowell (1860-1908) was an American composer whose piano works shaped the Romantic repertoire in the United States. His collections of character pieces—particularly Woodland Sketches, Sea Pieces, and New England Idylls—brought lyrical, nature-inspired storytelling to accessible keyboard music and remain central to piano literature today.

MacDowell's gift was transforming intimate musical ideas into memorable melodies that speak across skill levels. "To a Wild Rose," the opening movement of Woodland Sketches, exemplifies his approach: a simple, singable tune grounded in genuine harmonic interest. His music has endured in music education precisely because it never talks down to students while remaining within their reach.

Why we love this

Robert Sheldon's arrangement respects the piece's essential character while making it genuinely playable for developing concert bands. The orchestration distributes the melody clearly across the ensemble without obscuring MacDowell's delicate harmonic writing. Bands working at Grade 1.5 can deliver a polished, musically satisfying performance that sounds mature and unified rather than stripped down.

What to expect

Intimate and unhurried. The piece unfolds like a quiet moment in nature—attentive, tender, and complete in its simplicity. There is a restfulness here, but not emptiness; the harmony moves gently beneath a melody that speaks with genuine warmth and quiet confidence.

Who it's for

This arrangement serves beginning to intermediate concert bands and serves as an ideal introduction to MacDowell's keyboard masterworks. Directors building programs that balance accessibility with artistic growth will find this a natural fit; students hear a "real" composition from music history, not a simplified exercise.

How to get the most out of it

  • Shape the melody with consistent phrase direction even at a gentle tempo; this is not a stagnant piece, and each phrase should breathe forward into the next.
  • Balance the accompaniment so it supports rather than competes with the primary line; woodwind harmonies should sit behind the melody voice.
  • Allow the slight ritardando at the final cadence to feel earned rather than abrupt; let the band ease into the close naturally.
  • Use the recorded accompaniment to lock ensemble attacks and releases; unison ensemble entrances benefit from the click reference.

How to use it

Program this early in a concert to establish a reflective mood, or use it as a palate cleanser between more energetic works. It pairs well with other character pieces or shorter Romantic works, and can bridge from classical elegance into more contemporary repertoire. The modest 1:40 duration makes it ideal for festival or contest programming where time matters.

Skills your students will build

  • Playing sustained legit passages with consistent tone and intonation
  • Balancing melody and accompaniment textures within a single ensemble
  • Responding to phrase shape and arrival points in lyrical music
  • Maintaining ensemble cohesion at soft dynamic levels
  • Executing clean, synchronized releases as a full band

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