Turquoise: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

$65.00 USD

Turquoise: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Turquoise: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-50914
Price: 65.00 USD
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By William Owens

Grade: 2.5

Item: 00-50914

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Turquoise, by William Owens, is a gentle piece that honors a student who selflessly served her community during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is generally quiet and peaceful, reflecting her care for others, but grows strong, revealing her profound impact. A touching tribute to a remarkable girl's legacy, her life celebrated through heartfelt music. (3:25)

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Series: Belwin Young Band

Publisher: Alfred Music

ISBN10: 1-4706-6698-7

ISBN13: 978-1-4706-6698-9

UPC: 038081585598

SKU: 00-50914

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About the Composer: William Owens

William Owens, born in Gary, Indiana in 1963, has spent decades establishing himself as a trusted voice in young band composition. A graduate of VanderCook College of Music and former Texas band director with 30 years of classroom experience, Owens brings practical insight to every score he writes. His catalog exceeds 300 works for concert band, string orchestra, and chamber ensembles, many of which have become repertoire standards taught in schools across North America and beyond.

Owens has earned recognition from major music organizations including ASCAP, the American Bandmasters Association, and Phi Beta Mu International through principal commissions and numerous composition awards. His work appears on festival required lists and in educational texts, reflecting a compositional approach that balances musical substance with the realities of school music programs. Since retiring from full-time teaching in 2014, he remains active as a clinician and composer, living in Fort Worth with his wife Georgia.

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Why we love this

Owens writes from the perspective of a director who understands what your band needs. Turquoise proves that Grade 2.5 literature doesn't require compromise; you get genuine musical substance wrapped in emotional sincerity, paired with technical accessibility that lets students focus on ensemble balance and expression rather than fighting the page. The piece's arc from quiet reflection to earned strength gives you a natural teaching tool for discussing how dynamics and texture shape meaning.

What to expect

Turquoise unfolds like a quiet conversation, reflective and respectful, before gathering strength to acknowledge impact and legacy. The journey feels earned rather than forced, with moments of genuine tenderness that ask musicians to listen to each other and honor the story being told through sound.

Who it's for

Band directors programming Grade 2 to 3 ensembles who want literature that honors meaningful themes without sacrificing musical integrity. This work suits schools seeking meaningful contest or festival selections, or concerts where emotional impact and ensemble maturity matter more than technical flash.

How to get the most out of it

Establish the gentle opening sonority first. Balance the sustained voices so no single section dominates; think of the texture as a collective breath rather than individual parts stacked on top of each other.
Shape the swell into the stronger middle section deliberately. Mark individual part crescendos so students understand how they contribute to the larger arch, not just play louder when the conductor indicates.
Sustain the quiet passages without wavering dynamics. This requires listening across sections and committing to stillness; use sectional rehearsals to lock in intonation before bringing parts together.

How to use it

Consider programming this as a centerpiece for a concert theme honoring service, resilience, or community connection. Its modest length (3:25) and emotional weight make it an ideal opener before more energetic selections, or a closing contemplative moment that lets an audience sit with something real.