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Richard L. Saucedo
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
(Risk) Everything for a Dream
This beautiful and sensitive composition was written to celebrate the beginning of UNITED SOUND, an organization whose purpose is to put instruments into the hands of special needs students. The beginning section features optional solo opportunities for flute, alto sax and trumpet. From there the piece adds layers of sonorities as the full ensemble builds to the emotional and powerful final strains. Dur: 2:10SKU: HL04004314 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 4
A Guide Along The Pathway
This intense and emotional work was commissioned by the Indiana Music Educators Association and was premiered at the 2011 IMEA Convention with the composer conducting. Written as a gift to longtime friend of music education, Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser, the piece is basically lyrical in nature with beautiful lines and colors. A brief faster section, in the words of the composer, “describes that uncomfortable time when we are desperately trying to find ourselves.” The piece ends on a solemn yet reaffirming note, reminding us of the importance of guides and mentors along life’s pathway. Dur: 5:00SKU: HL04506490 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 5
Along an English Countryside
Composed in 12/8 and entirely in one energetic tempo, this masterful work is a musical tribute to the late Sir Malcolm Arnold, one of the most notable English composers of our time. The opening section features a variety of short solo statements of the theme, which then leads to well-timed and impressive declarations from the entire ensemble. Within in the confines of this brief yet impressive work, Richard manages to skillfully capture feelings of both seriousness and playfulness. Along an English Countryside is wonderful as a program opener for festival or contest.SKU: HL04003201 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
As Tears Fall on Dawn’s New Light
Even though the ranges and rhythms are quite modest in this beautiful lyric piece for young bands, there is a wealth of musicality to be learned and enjoyed. Delicate and sensitive in the beginning, there is a logical ebb and flow to the music as it builds to a full ensemble climax then back to the quieter texture and harmonic shift at the end. A rewarding setting for your young players. Dur: 3:40SKU: HL04003520 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 4
At the End of the Rainbow
Referring to the ongoing quest in which we all embark when trying to find our place in the world, Richard Saucedo’s At the End of the Rainbow takes us on a journey of varied moods and styles. After the stark and dramatic opening unison statements, this imaginative works features a lighthearted and spirited 12/8 section with plenty of rhythmic vitality. This is beautifully paired with a lyric middle section that showcases a solo for horn and flowing melodic lines that build to an emotional climax. The fast 12/8 section returns with an exciting and energized finish. Dur: 4:10SKU: HL04004729 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 4
Beyond the Clouds and Into the Heavens!
Richard takes the listener and performer on an extended journey through various mood styles in this impressive work for mature ensembles. The stately opening strains gather momentum and intensity, leading to a fast-paced section that features intertwining solo and small group fragments passed throughout the texture. An overall soaring theme adds a tone of triumph and grandeur throughout, and the final push to the end is both exhilarating and rhythmically dynamic. Dur: 6:50SKU: HL04003508 -
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
Brick Street Encounter
Displaying a wide variety of colors and textures, here is an exceptional work for young bands. After a grandiose and majestic-sounding opening, the main section of the work is fueled by the percussion and features mixed meters and careful use of dissonance. A chorale-like middle section features woodwind colors and rich harmonies, then a percussion section feature leads to the energetic reprise and final strains. Dur: 4:00SKU: HL04002639 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 5
Cambrian Explosion
The Cambrian period of our planet’s geological history (roughly 500 million years ago) saw an explosion of plant and animal diversity evolving into many of the complex life forms familiar today. Richard Saucedo gives us an “explosion” of musical forms and surprises in this fast-paced and powerful work for mature bands. A recurring mallet and timpani pattern provides unity amidst a diverse musical palette that ranges from jazzy to celebratory. The sudden appearance of the familiar hymn “For the Beauty of the Earth” is both stunning and dramatic as it ties the entire work together. Wonderfully creative! Dur: 3:10SKU: HL04003007 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2.5
Celebrating My Three Best Friends
The mission of United Sound, Inc. is to provide musical performance experiences for students with special needs. In this program, each student is mentored by three general education students already in a band or orchestra. Celebrating My Three Best Friends pays tribute to this special relationship and bond between students. Written in a modified rondo form and a fast 3/4 tempo throughout, this is an uplifting and rewarding piece for young players. Dur: 2:10SKU: HL04004727 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 5
Concerto No. 1 (for Wind Orchestra)
Commissioned for the 2016 South Carolina All-State High School Band, Concerto No. 1 is a spectacular showcase for the entire ensemble rather than just a single soloist. Throughout this dynamic work the entire ensemble is featured, although there are also “concerto” type moments for solo instruments as well as chamber groups. The horns are also featured prominently throughout the piece. Dur: c. 8:45(Recorded by the 2016 South Carolina Senior All-State Band, Richard L. Saucedo conducting)
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 4
Confluence (Allegheny Lament & Dance of the Monongahela)
In downtown Pittsburgh, the Allegheny and Monongahela Rivers come together to form the Ohio River. This confluence of mighty waterways served as inspiration for this dynamic work for band. The impassioned “lament” features expressive melodic lines, followed by the “dance,” which utilizes mixed meters and a relentless underlying pulse. Dur: 3:15SKU: HL04002999 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
Coventry Carol
Taking a stately lyric approach to this well-known English carol, Richard Saucedo has crafted a unique and rewarding setting with beautiful melodic lines and lush harmonies. Includes a section for optional recorders for an added special touch.SKU: HL04001257 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2.5
Eagles Awake!
Featuring tuneful themes and moderate tempos, Eagles Awake! is a perfect overture for contest or festival. The middle slow section has a short solo for trumpet along with interesting harmonies, before returning to the faster rhythmic theme and a dynamic conclusion. Very attainable for young players and skillfully constructed to sound great. Dur: 2:50SKU: HL04005137 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 4
Fanfare and Call to the Post (Homage to Barbaro)
Composed as a tribute to legendary thoroughbred racehorse/2006 Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro, this work for mature ensembles captures the excitement and pageantry of race day at the track. Rhythmically dynamic from start to finish, this is a perfect opener for festival or concert use. Dur: 2:05SKU: HL04003976
