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Wisconsin Forward Forever March: Concert Band Conductor Score

$15.00 USD

Wisconsin Forward Forever March: Concert Band Conductor Score

Name: Wisconsin Forward Forever March: Concert Band Conductor Score
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 36-50105208
Price: 15.00 USD
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By John Philip Sousa, ed. Loras John Schissel

Grade: 3

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Published in Sousa's own orchestration for the first time. A "new" Sousa march is rare indeed! LudwigMasters is proud to make available this outstanding Sousa march in a detailed and expertly edited version by Sousa expert Loras John Schissel. Exclusively endorsed by John Philip Sousa IV.

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Series: Heritage of the Concert Band Series - LudwigMasters

Publisher: Keiser Productions, Inc.

ISBN10: 1-68-296348-9

ISBN13: 978-1-68-296348-7

UPC: 660355026478

SKU: 36-50105208

Instrumentation: Concert Band

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About the Composer: John Philip Sousa

John Philip Sousa (1854, 1932) shaped American band music for half a century. As conductor of the U.S. Marine Band and later his own ensemble, Sousa established the concert band as a serious artistic medium and composed over 140 marches that became the backbone of American musical life. His gift for melody, harmonic sophistication, and orchestral color transformed what could have been simple patriotic music into works of genuine compositional craft.

Sousa's marches remain the gold standard in the repertoire because they work at every level. They teach essential musicianship, precision, sectional balance, stylistic clarity, while delivering the visceral satisfaction that comes from playing a truly great tune. His influence extends far beyond the march form into how we think about ensemble writing and musical architecture.

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Why we love this

Discovering an authentic Sousa march in his own original instrumentation is genuinely rare. This edition, authenticated and edited by Sousa scholar Loras John Schissel and endorsed by John Philip Sousa IV, gives your band access to material most directors have never programmed. At Grade 3, it's accessible without sacrificing the melodic strength and orchestration details that make Sousa's work endure.

What to expect

Wisconsin Forward Forever March carries the architectural confidence you expect from Sousa; themes develop with purpose, transitions feel inevitable, and the overall arc builds satisfaction. The orchestration creates dynamic color without obscuring the work's directness and clarity. Playing it feels both earnest and celebratory, genuinely rooted in its character without irony.

Who it's for

Directors seeking Grade 3 repertoire with genuine substance will find this indispensable. It works equally well for concert programs, parade preparation, or as a standard-setting example of American march composition. Any ensemble ready to tackle Sousa's craft will benefit from this scholarly edition.

How to get the most out of it

Balance the tutti sections carefully. Sousa's textures are full, but clarity matters more than volume; let the melody sing through the harmonic support rather than burying it.
Shape the march character with precise articulation. Crisp attacks on the eighth-note figures give the piece its military bearing without rushing the tempo.
Pay attention to Schissel's editorial markings. His notes on dynamics and phrasing reflect deep knowledge of Sousa's style and intent.
Anchor the rhythm section. A solid, unrushed pulse from the bass line and timpani allows the upper voices to breathe and phrase naturally.

How to use it

This is ideal for a concert opener or closer that establishes a serious tone while celebrating the ensemble's capabilities. It pairs naturally with other Sousa marches or other Grade 3 American band classics, allowing you to build a program around the march tradition. Consider it also for ceremonies or community events where substantive musicianship and accessibility matter equally.