The Darkness is Always Soft: Concert Band Conductor Score
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The Darkness is Always Soft: Concert Band Conductor Score
By Ryan Fraley
Grade: 4
Item: 98-B1057S
$15.00
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Description
This work combines dissonant harmonies with a very beautiful and tonal melody throughout. Highlights of the work include bold fanfares, flowing contrapuntal lines, extensive percussion writing, and a haunting ending that will surprise you and your audience. Highly recommended! (7:00)
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Complete Instrumentation
All Parts for “The Darkness is Always Soft” — Concert Band
This Grade: 4 Concert Band arrangement by Ryan Fraley ships as printed sheet music with a conductor score and a complete set of parts. Every individual part is also available as a separate PDF digital download.
Composer
Ryan Fraley
Grade / Level
Grade: 4
Ensemble
Concert Band
Individual Parts
30 + Score
Woodwinds 13 parts
Piccolo$7.00
Individual part · PDF
Flute 1$7.00
Individual part · PDF
Flute 2$7.00
Individual part · PDF
Oboe$7.00
Individual part · PDF
Bassoon$7.00
Individual part · PDF
B-flat Clarinet 1$7.00
Individual part · PDF
B-flat Clarinet 2$7.00
Individual part · PDF
B-flat Clarinet 3$7.00
Individual part · PDF
B-flat Bass Clarinet$7.00
Individual part · PDF
E-flat Alto Saxophone 1$7.00
Individual part · PDF
E-flat Alto Saxophone 2$7.00
Individual part · PDF
B-flat Tenor Saxophone$7.00
Individual part · PDF
E-flat Baritone Saxophone$7.00
Individual part · PDF
Brass 11 parts
B-flat Trumpet 1$7.00
Individual part · PDF
B-flat Trumpet 2$7.00
Individual part · PDF
B-flat Trumpet 3$7.00
Individual part · PDF
F Horn 1$7.00
Individual part · PDF
F Horn 2$7.00
Individual part · PDF
Trombone 1$7.00
Individual part · PDF
Trombone 2$7.00
Individual part · PDF
Trombone 3$7.00
Individual part · PDF
Baritone/Euphonium$7.00
Individual part · PDF
Baritone T.C.$7.00
Individual part · PDF
Tuba$7.00
Individual part · PDF
Percussion 5 parts
Other 1 part
Frequently asked questions
What instruments are included in “The Darkness is Always Soft”?
This Concert Band arrangement includes 30 individual parts: Piccolo, Flute 1, Flute 2, Oboe, Bassoon, B-flat Clarinet 1, B-flat Clarinet 2, B-flat Clarinet 3, B-flat Bass Clarinet, E-flat Alto Saxophone 1, E-flat Alto Saxophone 2, B-flat Tenor Saxophone, E-flat Baritone Saxophone, B-flat Trumpet 1, B-flat Trumpet 2, B-flat Trumpet 3, F Horn 1, F Horn 2, Trombone 1, Trombone 2, Trombone 3, Baritone/Euphonium, Baritone T.C., Tuba, Timpani, Vibraphone / Chimes, Marimba / Bells, Percussion 1, Percussion 2, Synthesizer. 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 $7.00. This is perfect for replacing a misplaced page or adding extra stands for your section without purchasing the complete set.
What grade level is “The Darkness is Always Soft”?
“The Darkness is Always Soft” is rated Grade: 4, 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 |
| Piccolo | 1 |
| Flute 1 | 3 |
| Flute 2 | 3 |
| Oboe | 2 |
| Bassoon | 2 |
| B-flat Clarinet 1 | 3 |
| B-flat Clarinet 2 | 3 |
| B-flat Clarinet 3 | 3 |
| B-flat Bass Clarinet | 2 |
| E-flat Alto Saxophone 1 | 2 |
| E-flat Alto Saxophone 2 | 2 |
| B-flat Tenor Saxophone | 2 |
| E-flat Baritone Saxophone | 1 |
| B-flat Trumpet 1 | 3 |
| B-flat Trumpet 2 | 3 |
| B-flat Trumpet 3 | 3 |
| F Horn 1 | 2 |
| F Horn 2 | 2 |
| Trombone 1 | 2 |
| Trombone 2 | 2 |
| Trombone 3 | 2 |
| Baritone/Euphonium | 2 |
| Baritone T.C. | 2 |
| Tuba | 4 |
| Timpani | 1 |
| Vibraphone / Chimes | 2 |
| Marimba / Bells | 2 |
| Percussion 1 | 3 |
| Percussion 2 | 3 |
| Synthesizer | 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 (The Darkness is Always Soft: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts) includes the conductor score and all parts as PDF downloads.