Wingert-Jones Publications Laude! - Sheldon - Concert Band - Gr. 3.5

• Composer/Author: SHELDON, ROBERT
• Instrumentation: CONCERT BAND
• Genre: FESTIVAL
• Grade/Level: 3.5
• Model # CBW2502

Composer: Robert Sheldon
Format: Score and Parts
Instrumentation: Concert Band
Grade: 3.5

Opening with an uplifting fanfare, it transitions through playful meters and thoughtful, lyrical sections, culminating in a rousing conclusion. Titled to reflect its roots in Catholic liturgy and its Latin meaning "to praise", this composition promises to inspire and delight. Composer Robert Sheldon does it again!

This celebratory piece was commissioned to honor the 50th anniversary of the band program at DeMatha Catholic High School. Consequently, the piece opens with an uplifting fanfare which leads to a joyful main theme in 5/4 time. The meters change throughout this fast-paced, playful section before settling into a more thoughtful, lyrical part of the piece that uses the opening fanfare in a poignant manner and includes many expressive moments involving soaring melodies over a rich harmonic palette. A return to the main theme brings the piece to a rousing conclusion. The title derives from its connection to the Catholic liturgy as well as its meaning "to praise" as translated from Latin.