Zeeland: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
By Rob Grice
Grade: 2 (Medium Easy)
Item: 00-PK-0006790
$58.00
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Zeeland: Score | $9.00 | |
| Zeeland: Flute | $3.00 | |
| Zeeland: Oboe | $3.00 | |
| Zeeland: Bassoon | $3.00 | |
| Zeeland: 1st B-flat Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| Zeeland: 2nd B-flat Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| Zeeland: B-flat Bass Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| Zeeland: E-flat Alto Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Zeeland: 2nd E-flat Alto Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Zeeland: B-flat Tenor Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Zeeland: E-flat Baritone Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Zeeland: 1st B-flat Trumpet | $3.00 | |
| Zeeland: 2nd B-flat Trumpet | $3.00 | |
| Zeeland: 1st F Horn | $3.00 | |
| Zeeland: 1st Trombone | $3.00 | |
| Zeeland: 2nd Trombone | $3.00 | |
| Zeeland: Baritone T.C. | $3.00 | |
| Zeeland: Baritone B.C. | $3.00 | |
| Zeeland: Tuba | $3.00 | |
| Zeeland: Bells | $3.00 | |
| Zeeland: 1st Percussion | $3.00 | |
| Zeeland: 2nd Percussion | $3.00 | |
| Zeeland: 3rd Percussion | $3.00 | |
| Zeeland: Timpani | $3.00 |
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Description
"Zeeland" was written as a celebration of the community and the students who make music come to life. It is a reflection of those special moments experienced by young musicians and teachers when the performance of music brings people closer together and creates memories that will last a lifetime. (3:45)
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Additional Details
Series:
Young Symphonic
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
264
SKU:
00-PK-0006790
More about this title
About the Composer: Rob Grice
Rob Grice's compositions and arrangements have earned recognition across North America, Europe, and Asia, appearing at prestigious venues including Carnegie Hall and the Midwest Clinic. His works consistently appear on state, national, and international contest lists, reflecting both the quality of his writing and its appeal to adjudicators and performers alike.
Grice's success as a composer stems directly from his classroom experience at elementary, secondary, and community college levels. He has served as a guest conductor, clinician, and adjudicator throughout the country, and earned recognition as Secondary Teacher of the Year in Enterprise, Alabama, as well as the Golden Apple Award for educational achievement.
Why we love this
Grice understands what Grade 2 bands actually need: music that sounds mature and purposeful without overwhelming young musicians. The piece celebrates the emotional core of why students join band in the first place, making it equally valuable as a concert opener that sets the right tone and as a festival selection that judges respect.
What to expect
Zeeland captures the warmth of a moment when individual musicians become an ensemble. The music breathes with genuine lyricism and builds with steady, earned confidence, reflecting the joy of shared musical purpose rather than technical showmanship.
Who it's for
Grade 2 concert bands seeking repertoire that honors what music-making means to young musicians. Directors programming fall concerts or festivals will find a piece that communicates sincerely without condescension, engaging both performers and audiences.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the thematic material across sections rather than letting the melody dominate; younger players benefit from hearing how their parts contribute to the whole texture.
- Shape phrases with slight crescendos and diminuendos to create forward motion without demanding virtuosic technical control.
- Invest rehearsal time in clean attacks and releases across the full band, since the piece relies on ensemble cohesion to land its emotional moments.
How to use it
Program this as a concert opener to establish an emotional connection with your audience from the first measures. It also works beautifully as a festival selection that demonstrates your band's musicality and cohesion without requiring virtuosic passages that steal focus from the ensemble's sound.
Skills your students will build
- Sustaining and shaping longer melodic phrases
- Balancing individual parts within ensemble texture
- Responding to subtle dynamic and tempo inflections
- Performing with musical intention in a lyrical context