Wings and Shield: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
March
By Jerry Brubaker
Grade: 3 (Medium Easy)
Item: 00-PK-0004371
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Description
This magnificent march is dedicated to the men and women who perform Air Sea Search and Rescue in the United States Coast Guard. An innovative flourish launches the soaring melodies associated with the bravery demonstrated on each mission. This is destined to become a standard march for use on any program. (2:45)
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Additional Details
Series:
Belwin Concert Band
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
238
SKU:
00-PK-0004371
More about this title
About the Composer: Jerry Brubaker
Jerry Brubaker is a prolific composer and arranger whose works span concert band, wind ensemble, and orchestral literature. His compositions are performed regularly in schools and professional settings across North America, and he is known for writing accessible yet musically substantial pieces that appeal to both students and audiences.
Why we love this
Brubaker has written a march that honors its subject without resorting to bombast or hollow patriotism. The Grade 3 difficulty makes it genuinely playable by developing bands, yet the innovative flourish and soaring melodic writing give advanced ensembles something musically rewarding to shape and perform.
What to expect
Wings and Shield opens with an innovative flourish that catches the ear, then unfolds into broad, confident melodies that evoke the bravery of Coast Guard personnel on search and rescue missions. The piece conveys dignity and purpose, building from that distinctive opening gesture into passages that feel both triumphant and respectful.
Who it's for
Concert bands at the Grade 3 level who want a substantial patriotic march with genuine musical substance. Directors seeking repertoire for summer and 4th of July programming will find a piece that serves ceremonial contexts without sacrificing artistry.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the innovative opening flourish carefully so it sets up rather than overshadows the main melodic material; this gesture serves the larger arc of the piece.
- Shape the soaring melodies with a long-line approach, letting each section breathe while maintaining forward momentum through the 2:45 duration.
- Pay attention to dynamic contrast between thematic sections to highlight the structural design and keep audience engagement through the final statements.
How to use it
Program this as the centerpiece of a patriotic concert or as the opener for a July 4th performance. Its length and grade level make it suitable for mid-year performance once fundamentals are solid, and it pairs well with other marches or lighter concert fare on the same program.
Skills your students will build
- Phrasing long melodic lines with shape and direction
- Dynamic control across contrasting sections
- Ensemble balance between featured lines and supporting harmonies
- Sustained musicality in march form