Twilight Waltz: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
By Randall D. Standridge
Grade: 2.5
Item: 00-PK-0008519
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Twilight Waltz: Score | $8.00 | |
| Twilight Waltz: Flute | $3.00 | |
| Twilight Waltz: Oboe | $3.00 | |
| Twilight Waltz: Bassoon | $3.00 | |
| Twilight Waltz: 1st B-flat Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| Twilight Waltz: 2nd B-flat Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| Twilight Waltz: B-flat Bass Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| Twilight Waltz: E-flat Alto Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Twilight Waltz: 2nd E-flat Alto Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Twilight Waltz: B-flat Tenor Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Twilight Waltz: E-flat Baritone Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Twilight Waltz: 1st B-flat Trumpet | $3.00 | |
| Twilight Waltz: 2nd B-flat Trumpet | $3.00 | |
| Twilight Waltz: 1st F Horn | $3.00 | |
| Twilight Waltz: 1st Trombone | $3.00 | |
| Twilight Waltz: 2nd Trombone | $3.00 | |
| Twilight Waltz: Baritone B.C. | $3.00 | |
| Twilight Waltz: Baritone T.C. | $3.00 | |
| Twilight Waltz: Tuba | $3.00 | |
| Twilight Waltz: Mallets | $3.00 | |
| Twilight Waltz: 2nd Mallet Percussion | $3.00 | |
| Twilight Waltz: 1st Percussion | $3.00 | |
| Twilight Waltz: 2nd Percussion | $3.00 | |
| Twilight Waltz: Timpani | $3.00 |
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Description
Spectral melodies and varied orchestration abound in Twilight Waltz by Randall D. Standridge. This work begins with the mallet percussion setting an eerie mood and grows into a dark dance of harmony and color. Lyrical but not slow, this cinematic piece is sure to engage your performers and audience. Haunting! (2:30)
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Additional Details
Series:
Young Symphonic
Publisher:
Alfred Music
SKU:
00-PK-0008519
More about this title
About the Composer: Randall D. Standridge
Randall D. Standridge is a prolific composer and arranger whose catalog spans concert band, wind ensemble, and orchestral literature. His works are widely performed in schools and festivals across North America, known for their craftsmanship, accessibility, and ability to engage both student musicians and audiences.
Standridge's compositional voice balances technical interest with performable challenges appropriate to developing ensembles. His output includes original works, arrangements, and educational pieces that have become staples in the young symphonic and concert band repertoires.
Why we love this
Standridge crafts an atmospheric opening that captures student musicians' attention immediately. The piece builds momentum and color without demanding extreme technical virtuosity, making it rewarding for both ensemble and conductor while remaining genuinely engaging for an audience.
What to expect
Twilight Waltz conjures the atmosphere of dusk and shadow. Spectral melodies float above unsettling harmonies, evoking a dance that is both alluring and mysterious. The piece maintains lyrical grace even as it leans into its darker character, creating a compelling tension that holds the ensemble and audience alike.
Who it's for
This score works for high school concert bands and strong middle school ensembles ready to tackle Grade 2.5 material with musicality. Directors seeking a festival or contest piece that balances accessibility with distinctive orchestration will find it ideal.
How to get the most out of it
- Set the mallet percussion texture deliberately in the opening. Let the eerie quality linger; resist rushing into the dance. The contrast between stillness and motion drives the piece's emotional arc.
- Balance the 'dark dance' middle section carefully. Standridge layers colors throughout, so work individual sections to project their own lines before blending the full ensemble sound.
- Sustain the cinematic quality through phrase shaping rather than heavy dynamic swings. This piece works best when the band plays with lyrical awareness across all parts.
How to use it
Program this as a concert centerpiece or festival entry where you want to showcase ensemble musicality within a manageable difficulty range. Its cinematic quality pairs well with lighter pops arrangements or classical works; the haunting mood creates a memorable programming contrast.
Skills your students will build
- Sustaining lyrical phrasing at moderate tempos
- Balancing mallet and pitched percussion texture with ensemble blend
- Shaping harmonic color through sectional awareness
- Maintaining musical momentum in a waltz form without rushing