Eighth Note Publications Hail The Conquering Hero - Handel/Marlatt - Concert Band (Flex) - Gr. 2

Composer: George Frederic Handel
Arranger: David Marlatt
Format: Score and Parts
Instrumentation: Concert Band (Flex*)
Level: Grade 2

This is one of Handel's best known melodies. This version of the famous Hail the Conquering Hero opens with a solo, gradually adds voices and builds in dynamic, then the sound drops to a duet which starts the building again. Everyone gets a section of melody making it interesting for all.
Duration: 3:10

*Flexible Band Series

• great for incomplete or unbalanced instrumentation
• useful at music camps of for a contest when instrumentation is not standard
• includes parts for all woodwinds, brass, strings and percussion
• can be played by a minimum of five wind/string players
• percussion parts are not required but add a lot to the overall ensemble sound