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Freedom's Road
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Concert Band (Score & Parts) - beginning
SKU: HL.860546
Composed by Paul Lavender. Essential Elements Explorer Level. Concert, Festival. Score and parts (with online audio). 76 pages. Hal Leonard #860546. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.860546).UPC: 073999605464. 9.0x12.0x0.334 inches.
Explorer Level (correlates with Book 1, p. 11) Get your beginning band off to a great start on their first concert! This impressive-sounding composition has bold lines for brass and contrasting melodies for woodwinds all with nothing faster than quarter notes (8ths in percussion). Guaranteed success. (1:50).
About Hal Leonard Essential Elements Band Method
About Essential Elements Band Method: Essential Elements Band Method provides a complete system of books and accompanying materials that make the educator's job easier, and the students' learning more thorough and enjoyable. By Tom C. Rhodes, Donald Bierschenk, Tim Lautzenheiser, John Higgens, Linda Petersen.
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Ratings + Reviews
Based on 4 Reviews
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Maria S.
December 15, 2025
Fun and Rewarding for Adult Learners!
As an adult rejoining a community band, 'Freedom's Road' by Paul Lavender is such a joy to play. The 'Beginning' level means I can easily keep up and feel successful without getting overwhelmed. It truly sounds 'impressive,' which is really motivating. It's fantastic to play a piece that sounds so good and is still very achievable for a weekend player like me. Highly recommend for pure enjoyment!
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Anonymous
December 15, 2025
Excellent for Beginning Bands!
This 'Essential Elements Explorer Level' piece by Paul Lavender is fantastic for beginning concert bands. The 'Beginning' difficulty, with nothing faster than quarter notes (except 8ths in percussion), makes it very accessible. The clear engraving ensures easy reading for students, and the bold brass lines contrasting with woodwind melodies are perfect for teaching balance and individual part importance. A guaranteed success for a first concert!
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David R.
December 15, 2025
Solid, Quick-Rehearsal Piece
For a community band or quick sub gig, 'Freedom's Road' is very practical. Being 'Beginning' level, parts are straightforward and readable, making rehearsals efficient. The arrangement is standard for an introductory piece, ensuring a smooth run-through. The 'score and parts' format is ideal, and its impressive sound belies the simple technical demands. Great for a straightforward, engaging performance.
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Anonymous
December 14, 2025
Well-Constructed for Ensemble Development
While not for voice, this concert band piece exhibits thoughtful ensemble writing. The clear distinction between 'bold lines for brass' and 'contrasting melodies for woodwinds' provides a great foundation for developing sectional balance and listening skills in a young band. The overall texture supports a cohesive, impressive sound without taxing the 'Beginning' musicians, which is crucial for building confidence and musicality.
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