Westwood Trail: Concert Band Conductor Score

$9.00 USD

Westwood Trail: Concert Band Conductor Score

Name: Westwood Trail: Concert Band Conductor Score
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-BD9729C
Price: 9.00 USD
Availability: InStock

Concert March

By Douglas E. Wagner

Grade: 2 (Easy)

Item: 00-BD9729C

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Your audience will experience the Old West and all the imagery that follows when they hear WESTWOOD TRAIL. With sonorities that are indeed fresh and melodic lines that move beautifully (with an occasional 'twist'), this distinctive new concert march moves boldly onto the scene. Bands and marches are made for each other, and this terrific piece jumps to the top of the list! (duration 2:10)

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Series: Belwin Young Band

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 24

UPC: 029156300031

SKU: 00-BD9729C

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About the Composer: Douglas E. Wagner

Douglas E. Wagner studied music at Butler University, earning both undergraduate and graduate degrees before spending three decades as a high school music director and administrator in the Midwest. Since turning his full attention to composition in the early 1970s, he has become one of the most prolific voices in American concert music, with over 3,500 published works spanning concert band, choir, orchestra, handbell ensemble, and keyboard literature.

Wagner's output has reached an estimated seventeen million musicians worldwide through performances in concert halls, on radio and television broadcasts across the United States, and in programs internationally. His catalog demonstrates a deep understanding of what works in the rehearsal room and on stage, informed by his decades directing student ensembles. He lives in Indianapolis with his wife, Sandy.

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Why we love this

Westwood Trail delivers exactly what Grade 2 bands need: strong melodic material that feels rewarding to play without oversimplifying the writing. Wagner's march structure gives your students a clear architectural framework to follow, while the fresh harmonic colors and occasional melodic twists keep the piece engaging for both players and listeners.

What to expect

Westwood Trail evokes wide-open spaces and frontier imagery through bright, clear sonorities and melodies that move with natural swagger. The occasional harmonic surprise keeps listeners alert, preventing the march from settling into predictability.

Who it's for

Grade 2 concert bands looking for a march with genuine substance. Directors programming fall concerts or marching season festivals will find this accessible without talking down to their students, and the Old West imagery gives students clear interpretive direction.

How to get the most out of it

Balance the trumpet melody against sustained inner voices during the main theme; the melodic line should sing without overwhelming the harmonic foundation.
Keep the march rhythm crisp and well-defined through consistent articulation in the low brass and woodwind sections, even when the accompaniment sits back.
Find the natural phrasing points in the melodic twists Wagner includes; these moments benefit from slight tempo flexibility rather than metronomic rigidity.

How to use it

This works beautifully as an opener on a concert where you want to establish energy and confidence, or as a closing march when you need something uplifting without excessive technical demands. The 2:10 duration makes it ideal for building a concert program with varied pacing.