Washington Post: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
By John Philip Sousa / arr. Michael Story
Grade: 2 (Easy)
Item: 00-PK-0002102
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| Washington Post: Flute | $3.00 | |
| Washington Post: Oboe | $3.00 | |
| Washington Post: 1st B-flat Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| Washington Post: 2nd B-flat Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| Washington Post: B-flat Bass Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| Washington Post: Bassoon | $3.00 | |
| Washington Post: E-flat Alto Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Washington Post: B-flat Tenor Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Washington Post: E-flat Baritone Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Washington Post: 1st B-flat Trumpet | $3.00 | |
| Washington Post: 2nd B-flat Trumpet | $3.00 | |
| Washington Post: 1st F Horn | $3.00 | |
| Washington Post: 1st Trombone | $3.00 | |
| Washington Post: Baritone B.C. | $3.00 | |
| Washington Post: Baritone T.C. | $3.00 | |
| Washington Post: Tuba | $3.00 | |
| Washington Post: Mallets | $3.00 | |
| Washington Post: 1st Percussion | $3.00 | |
| Washington Post: 2nd Percussion | $3.00 |
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Description
Although John Philip Sousa composed in many forms, it is the march for which he is best remembered. As probably the best-known leader of the Marine Band in its early years, he has a formidable legacy. Although John Philip Sousa composed in many forms, it is the march for which he is best remembered. The technical difficulties are removed, but the integrity shines through. This is possibly the classic of all marches!
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Additional Details
Series:
Belwin Young Band
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
232
SKU:
00-PK-0002102
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About the Arranger: Michael Story
Michael Story is an arranger and composer whose work for young bands has shaped music education curricula across the United States. His arrangements are known for preserving the character and energy of original compositions while making them accessible to developing musicians. Story's contributions to the Belwin Young Band series have introduced thousands of students to standard repertoire with technical scaffolding that doesn't compromise musical integrity.
Why we love this
This arrangement proves that Grade 2 accessibility and genuine artistry aren't mutually exclusive. Story has stripped away the technical obstacles that often derail young bands on iconic march literature while leaving every ounce of Sousa's swagger intact. Your students will play a real masterpiece, not a watered-down version of one.
What to expect
Crisp and purposeful. The Washington Post march struts without pretension, and this arrangement captures that character with straightforward orchestration and clear harmonic support. Your students will feel like they're playing real concert music, not an exercise in simplification.
Who it's for
Concert bands at the Grade 2 level who want to build repertoire with marches that matter. This works equally well for community bands, school ensembles, and contest programs where technical demands shouldn't override musical substance.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape the melody line with genuine phrasing rather than mechanical articulation; let your soloists breathe within the phrase structure to bring out the march's natural contour.
- Treat the rhythmic accompaniment as a driving pulse, not a metronome. Young bands often rush marches, so anchor tempos with the low brass and woodwind foundation.
- Bring out the countermelodies and inner voices in the refrains. The texture is lean enough at this level that secondary lines become prominent and rewarding for mid-section players.
- Balance the full ensemble sound against exposed passages. This arrangement has moments where individual voices matter; use them to build sectional confidence.
How to use it
Program this as a confident opener or closer for a concert that emphasizes American classics. It pairs naturally with other march repertoire or Sousa works at intermediate levels. The accessibility and immediate audience recognition make it ideal for early-season performances while students are building sectional strength.
Skills your students will build
- Sustaining consistent march tempo and rhythmic precision
- Balancing melodic clarity with rhythmic accompaniment
- Executing clean articulation in fast passages at accessible ranges
- Reading concert band score layout with divided woodwind and brass sections
- Performing with stylistic awareness in a defined genre