Awake the Iron: 1st B-flat Trumpet Sheet Music Preview

Awake the Iron: 1st B-flat Trumpet

By Scott Watson

Grade: 1.5 (Easy)

Item: 00-PC-0014555_T1

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$3.00
Description
"Desperta Ferro!," or "Awake the iron!" was the battle cry of Medieval Spanish soldiers called the Almogavars. In the dim light of dawn, as they prepared for battle, these fierce soldiers would beat their swords on rocks shouting this phrase.

The sparks that flew from the rocks in the eerie light of dawn, together with the soldier's call to arms, would give any enemy pause. Awake the Iron, with its insistent unisons, energetic rhythms, modal themes, and powerful percussive writing, mirrors the ferocious intensity of the medieval battlefield. This mature sounding, yet approachable work, is sure to be a favorite of both the musicians and audience. (3:30) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
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Additional Details
Series: Alfred Debut Series
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 232
SKU: 00-PC-0014555_T1
Complete Instrumentation

Instrument Parts for “Awake the Iron” by Scott Watson

This Grade Grade: 1½ (Easy) Concert Band arrangement by Scott Watson includes a conductor score and a complete set of digital parts. Every individual part below is available as a separate PDF download.

Composer Scott Watson
Grade / Level Grade: 1½ (Easy)
Ensemble Concert Band
Individual Parts 31 + Score
Format Print & Digital
Conductor Score Full score view of all parts
View Score $7.00
What's included with the full edition. Awake the Iron: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts ($55.00) contains the conductor score plus multiple copies of each part listed above (quantities vary by part). Prefer the score on its own? Get the Score ($7.00). The individual parts above are ideal for replacing a lost page or adding extra stands without re-buying the set.

Frequently asked questions

What instruments are included in “Awake the Iron”?

This Concert Band arrangement includes 31 individual parts: Flute, Oboe, 1st B-flat Clarinet, 2nd B-flat Clarinet, B-flat Bass Clarinet, E-flat Alto Saxophone, 2nd E-flat Alto Saxophone, B-flat Tenor Saxophone, E-flat Baritone Saxophone, (wp) E-flat Alto Clarinet, (wp) B-flat Contrabass Clarinet, (wp) E-flat Contrabass Clarinet, 1st B-flat Trumpet, 2nd B-flat Trumpet, 1st F Horn, 1st Trombone, Baritone T.C., Tuba, (wp) 1st Horn in E-flat, (wp) 1st B-flat Trombone B.C., (wp) 1st B-flat Trombone T.C., (wp) B-flat Baritone B.C., (wp) B-flat Tuba B.C., (wp) B-flat Tuba T.C., (wp) E-flat Tuba B.C., (wp) E-flat Tuba T.C., (wp) String Bass, Bells, 1st Percussion, 2nd Percussion, Timpani. A conductor score is also available separately.

Can I buy a single instrument part instead of the full set?

Yes. Every individual instrument part is available as a separate PDF download for $3.00. This is perfect for replacing a misplaced page or adding extra stands for your section without purchasing the complete set.

What grade level is “Awake the Iron”?

“Awake the Iron” is rated Grade Grade: 1½ (Easy), written for Concert Band.

How many copies of each part come with the full set?

The full set includes the following quantities:

Part Copies
Conductor Score 1
Flute 10
Oboe 2
1st B-flat Clarinet 6
2nd B-flat Clarinet 6
B-flat Bass Clarinet 2
E-flat Alto Saxophone 2
2nd E-flat Alto Saxophone 2
B-flat Tenor Saxophone 2
E-flat Baritone Saxophone 1
(wp) E-flat Alto Clarinet 1
(wp) B-flat Contrabass Clarinet 1
(wp) E-flat Contrabass Clarinet 1
1st B-flat Trumpet 4
2nd B-flat Trumpet 4
1st F Horn 2
1st Trombone 7
Baritone T.C. 2
Tuba 2
(wp) 1st Horn in E-flat 1
(wp) 1st B-flat Trombone B.C. 1
(wp) 1st B-flat Trombone T.C. 1
(wp) B-flat Baritone B.C. 1
(wp) B-flat Tuba B.C. 1
(wp) B-flat Tuba T.C. 1
(wp) E-flat Tuba B.C. 1
(wp) E-flat Tuba T.C. 1
(wp) String Bass 1
Bells 1
1st Percussion 3
2nd Percussion 6
Timpani 1
How are the parts delivered?

Individual parts are available as instant PDF downloads that you can print as many times as you need. The complete set (Awake the Iron: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts) includes the conductor score and all parts as PDF downloads.

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Real reactions from the players, directors & students who love Awake the Iron.

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@rosegoldpetals YouTube

This was so fun to play. I'm going to miss constantly rehearsing on this piece.

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@graciehaines6 YouTube

This was an amazing concert, I played it in 7th grade.

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@ConnorKrumm-q8c2j YouTube

I love playing this on clarinet. It's such a good song.

L
@levil9837 YouTube

Really fun song, loved the trumpet parts.

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@CuteMagicalAaron YouTube

The trumpet and trombone measure 114 to the end just gets me going, has a nice beat to it. 114 to the end sounds like a good ending in a movie, or when one team beats a powerful team, but the whole song sounds like a good ending in a movie.

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@jenniroop3075 YouTube

Playing this at all district band goes crazy.

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@t0tallysetj1 YouTube

I was bass drum for this song and somehow it was still fun?? Incredibly rare. 10/10

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@IridescentFrog8 YouTube

I love the extra part from measures 110-111! Even though I play trombone, I like to play this part. I'm in love with it! 😅

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@Dat1GuyTMYT YouTube

As a snare, I had a field day with this piece and I will miss rehearsing this.

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@H2oDrinker81 YouTube

Me and my classmates always joked around, saying that this was villain music. Just because it is, have you heard the ending?