Warriors of Beijing: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
By Rob Grice
Grade: 1.5 (Easy)
Item: 00-PK-0001801
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Description
After traveling to Beijing, China in the summer of 2008, the composer was inspired to create a concert work that depicts the ancient battles of Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of China in 221 BC, and his warriors. This Emperor's reign included unification, the building of the Great Wall and his endless search for immortality. Qin Shi Huang had over 8000 Terracotta Warriors buried in front of his tomb in order to have a strong underground army to defend him in the afterlife.
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Additional Details
Series:
Challenger Band Series
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
120
SKU:
00-PK-0001801
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About the Composer: Rob Grice
Rob Grice's compositions and arrangements have earned performances across North America, Europe, Australia, and Japan. His work appears regularly on state, national, and international contest lists, and he has been featured at prestigious venues including Carnegie Hall, the Midwest Clinic, and the Society of Wind Instruments in Germany. His success in education earned him Secondary Teacher of the Year recognition from the Enterprise City School System in Alabama and WDHN-TV18's Golden Apple Award.
Grice's strength lies in writing music that serves both pedagogical and artistic goals. His experience teaching at elementary, secondary, and community college levels informs his compositions for young bands, making them accessible without sacrificing musical substance. He remains active as a guest conductor, clinician, and adjudicator.
Why we love this
Grice crafts a narrative that captivates students without overwhelming them musically. The Grade 1.5 scoring gives emerging bands real orchestration and dramatic arc to work with, making this far more satisfying than typical easy-level fare. You get a concert piece with genuine programmatic interest and a backstory your students will want to tell their families about.
What to expect
Majestic and ceremonial at its heart, Warriors of Beijing builds from ancient dignity into visceral energy as the narrative unfolds. The music evokes both the grandeur of imperial China and the raw power of an army marching to defend their emperor's legacy.
Who it's for
Beginning to early intermediate concert bands ready to tackle a program piece with genuine substance. Students at this level benefit from Grice's clear writing and logical voice leading, which make complex harmonic ideas accessible without condescension.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the percussion section carefully during the battle passages. The texture should evoke warrior imagery without drowning out the melodic lines that carry the story.
- Shape the opening to establish the historical setting before the action intensifies. Take time with the early phrasing so the contrast when the warriors arrive lands with full impact.
- Encourage section leaders to listen for harmonic movement beneath their parts. Understanding the underlying progression helps everyone commit to the dynamic contours without needing constant direction.
How to use it
This works exceptionally well as a centerpiece on a multicultural concert theme or as a festival contest selection that demonstrates your band's storytelling ability. Pair it with other world music selections to build a cohesive program, or program it mid-concert where it can stand alone as a dramatic high point.
Skills your students will build
- Interpreting programmatic content through musical phrasing and balance
- Managing dynamic contrast across an ensemble
- Sustaining musical narrative across a longer form
- Coordinating articulation and style across multiple sections