The Tears of Arizona: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
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The Tears of Arizona: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
By Brian Balmages
Grade: 1.5
Item: 98-B1680
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Commissioned to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, this piece takes a unique approach and focuses on the small amounts of oil (often referred to as the "tears of Arizona") that continue to leak out of the USS Arizona. The music begins very solemnly, referring to the tears that continue to be shed daily by the sunken ship. The following section (“The Pride of Arizona”) moves past the tears and to the pride of the crew members and the feeling of the "spirit of Aloha." Percussion loosely imitates the groove of a luau, yet is juxtaposed with moments of pause and reflection. The final statement feels incomplete, reminding the audience that the tears have not stopped flowing.
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Complete Instrumentation
All Parts for “The Tears of Arizona” — Concert Band
This Grade: 1½ Concert Band arrangement by Brian Balmages 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
Brian Balmages
Grade / Level
Grade: 1½
Ensemble
Concert Band
Individual Parts
21 + Score
Woodwinds 9 parts
Flute$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 Bass Clarinet$7.00
Individual part · PDF
E-flat Alto Saxophone$7.00
Individual part · PDF
B-flat Tenor Saxophone$7.00
Individual part · PDF
E-flat Baritone Saxophone$7.00
Individual part · PDF
Brass 7 parts
Percussion 5 parts
Frequently asked questions
What instruments are included in “The Tears of Arizona”?
This Concert Band arrangement includes 21 individual parts: Flute, Oboe, Bassoon, B-flat Clarinet 1, B-flat Clarinet 2, B-flat Bass Clarinet, E-flat Alto Saxophone, B-flat Tenor Saxophone, E-flat Baritone Saxophone, B-flat Trumpet 1, B-flat Trumpet 2, F Horn, Trombone, Baritone / Euphonium, Baritone T.C., Tuba, Vibraphone, Bells, Percussion 1, Percussion 2, Percussion 3. 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 Tears of Arizona”?
“The Tears of Arizona” is rated Grade: 1½, 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 | 8 |
| Oboe | 2 |
| Bassoon | 2 |
| B-flat Clarinet 1 | 5 |
| B-flat Clarinet 2 | 5 |
| B-flat Bass Clarinet | 2 |
| E-flat Alto Saxophone | 4 |
| B-flat Tenor Saxophone | 2 |
| E-flat Baritone Saxophone | 2 |
| B-flat Trumpet 1 | 4 |
| B-flat Trumpet 2 | 4 |
| F Horn | 4 |
| Trombone | 4 |
| Baritone / Euphonium | 2 |
| Baritone T.C. | 2 |
| Tuba | 4 |
| Vibraphone | 2 |
| Bells | 2 |
| Percussion 1 | 2 |
| Percussion 2 | 2 |
| Percussion 3 | 4 |
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 Tears of Arizona: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts) includes the conductor score and all parts as PDF downloads.
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