Where Valor Proudly Sleeps: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
By Robert Longfield
Grade: 4
Item: 98-DB1117
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About the Composer: Robert Longfield
Robert Longfield has established himself as a composer who understands the practical needs of school music programs while maintaining genuine artistic ambition. His works for band and orchestra demonstrate a gift for orchestration and a respect for the capabilities of student musicians at various levels.
Why we love this
Longfield crafts a work that balances theatrical spectacle with genuine emotional weight. The inclusion of field drums and a 21-cannon volley gives bands a rare opportunity to tackle dramatic, historically grounded material at Grade 4, while the sensitive treatment of Taps ensures the piece earns its reverence alongside its excitement.
What to expect
The piece honors the Civil War with dramatic flair and solemn respect. Original 1800s material grounds the composition in authentic historical voice, while the sensitive brass rendering of Taps creates a poignant counterpoint to the spectacle of the opening.
Who it's for
This work suits bands preparing for contest or festival performance who want to tackle American historical content at a manageable technical level. It appeals to musicians ready to engage with programmatic music and period-specific instrumentation without excessive technical demands.
How to get the most out of it
- Coordinate the cannon volley with your timpani and bass drum players during rehearsals. Mark the cues clearly in the score and run them separately before integrating with the full ensemble.
- The solo horn statement of Taps deserves rehearsal time in isolation. Work for a warm, singing tone that anchors the emotional climax of the piece.
- Balance the field drums against the full band texture. These parts can easily disappear if not given independent rehearsal and dynamic attention.
- Schedule the cannon cues with your venue ahead of time. Confirm logistics and acoustics so the volley lands with impact without startling the audience or causing technical problems.
How to use it
Program this as a concert centerpiece or festival entry that speaks to American identity and remembrance. The eight-minute duration and dramatic arc make it an ideal closing piece for a program exploring historical themes or a standalone feature that invites meaningful audience reflection.
Skills your students will build
- Balancing ensemble texture while featuring solo lines (horn with Taps)
- Coordinating auxiliary percussion (field drums) with main ensemble
- Reading and executing period-style articulation and phrasing based on original 1800s material
- Responding to programmatic and narrative structure in concert music
- Managing dynamic control across brass sections during sensitive harmonic passages