(Un)veiling: 1st Trombone
By Tyler S. Grant
Grade: 4
Item: 98-PC-TGB033_TN1
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Suspense, mystery, and adventure converge in this new work by Tyler S. Grant! Inspired by classic thrillers, (Un)veiling seeks to find truth in a world of deceit and conflict. Certain to keep audiences on the edge of their seat! (6:15)
Original Item#: TSG-B033
Original Item#: TSG-B033
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Series:
Tyler S. Grant Music Works
Publisher:
Tyler S. Grant Music Works, LLC.
SKU:
98-PC-TGB033_TN1
More about this title
About the Composer: Tyler S. Grant
Tyler S. Grant has established himself as a sought-after composer and arranger for bands and orchestras at all levels, with commissions and new publications flowing consistently since 2010. His works appear regularly on state and all-state honor ensemble rosters, and his compositions have earned recognition on prestigious repertoire lists worldwide. His Panoramic Fanfare won the Dallas Wind Symphony's 2014 "Call for Fanfares" Competition and has since traveled through collegiate and professional ensembles across North America.
Beyond the score, Grant brings active experience as a conductor and clinician, having worked with over 100 school instrumental programs across 15 states and conducted honor bands at multiple all-state festivals. He studied instrumental music education and conducting at the University of Alabama under Professor Randall Coleman, and he credits composer Brian Balmages as fundamental to his development as a composer. His engagement with music education extends to published contributions for Alfred Music's Sound Innovations series and regular interviews across School Band & Orchestra Magazine and The Instrumentalist.
Why we love this
Grant crafts a narrative arc that feels cinematic without sacrificing musical substance. The suspense unfolds through orchestration and harmonic tension rather than cheap effects, giving your band genuine material to sink their teeth into while audiences remain genuinely engaged throughout the 6:15 runtime. It's the kind of work that contests and concert audiences alike respond to immediately.
What to expect
Tension coils through the score as if a mystery is slowly unfolding. Instrumental colors shift unexpectedly, building uncertainty and forward momentum. Underneath runs the promise of resolution, making the listener lean in, waiting for truth to emerge.
Who it's for
Grade 4 concert bands ready for substantial dramatic work that also delivers at festivals and concert settings. Directors seeking a contemporary piece that challenges students musically while holding audience attention will find the balance here; this is not filler music between transcriptions and classics.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape the dynamic contour deliberately throughout the piece; this score relies on your control of intensity to sustain the thriller atmosphere rather than sudden bombast.
- Attend closely to articulation markings as written. They define the character shifts and help clarify moments of deception versus clarity that the title suggests.
- Allow silence and space to breathe when the score calls for it. Restraint becomes a tool for building anticipation in the pacing.
- Ensure your woodwind and brass sections lock rhythmically in the tense passages. Precision here amplifies the psychological tension Grant intends.
How to use it
This works powerfully as a concert centerpiece or contest selection where the dramatic arc commands a full program slot. You might program it alongside lighter fare to create meaningful contrast, or use it to close a set with impact. The length and substance make it equally suitable for regional festival play or as a featured contemporary work at a spring concert.
Skills your students will build
- Sustaining tension through dynamic control and pacing
- Executing precise articulation to shape dramatic character
- Balancing individual voices in complex harmonic textures
- Responding to rapidly shifting musical context and mood
- Ensemble rhythm precision under psychological rather than structural pressure