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To Whisper With The Wind: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Grade: 2

Item: 35-PK01917825

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A beautiful and emotional lyrical work set in 3/4 time that uses colorful harmonies and well scored dissonace. Solo opportunites for Trumpet and Alto Sax. Also includes an optional piano part.

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Publisher: Hal Leonard
SKU: 35-PK01917825

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Why we love this

The harmonic language here refuses to stay predictable. Dissonance appears strategically throughout, never jarring but always purposeful, which teaches young players that tension and resolution matter musically. The solo opportunities for trumpet and alto saxophone give you a natural way to feature individual players without asking them to carry the entire piece.

What to expect

Gentle and introspective, with a lilting 3/4 character that suggests quiet conversation. The dissonance keeps the piece from feeling saccharine; instead of sentimental, it becomes genuinely moving, like listening to something true.

Who it's for

Concert bands at the Grade 2 level ready to explore more sophisticated harmonic writing. This works for festival programs, end-of-year concerts, or occasions where you want to showcase both ensemble maturity and solo talent without overextending players technically.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the colorful harmonies by listening carefully to blend in the supporting voices; those dissonant moments need clarity from all sections, not just the melody.
  • Let the trumpet and alto sax soloists breathe naturally with the 3/4 waltz pulse rather than rushing the phrasing.
  • If you use the optional piano part, it anchors the harmonic language beautifully and gives your ensemble something tactile to lock into during rehearsals.

How to use it

Place this as a contrasting lyrical movement in a concert that also includes marches or more rhythmically driven pieces. It pairs well on a program where you want to demonstrate your ensemble's dynamic and harmonic range without venturing into Grade 3 territory.

Skills your students will build

  • Reading and performing in 3/4 time at a lyrical tempo
  • Listening for and balancing colorful harmonic sonorities
  • Sustaining tone quality through dissonant harmonic moments
  • Solo trumpet and alto saxophone performance in a supported ensemble context
  • Ensemble blend and balance in sustained chord progressions

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