The Clinton 12-In August 1956 Clinton Tennessee was the the site of one of the most significant events of the American Civil Rights movement as 12 courageous teenagers walked into history becoming the first students to desegregate astate-supported high school in the south. Commissioned by the East Tennessee School Band and Orchestra Association Richard Saucedo captures the mood of this monument…

The Clinton 12-In August 1956 Clinton Tennessee was the the site of one of the most significant events of the American Civil Rights movement as 12 courageous teenagers walked into history becoming the first students to desegregate astate-supported high school in the south. Commissioned by the East Tennessee School Band and Orchestra Association Richard Saucedo captures the mood of this monument…

From his popular concert band work Richard Saucedo masterfully adapts this as a field show opener in grand style. Includes highlights for all sections including brass percussion and woodwinds. The blazing finish is impressive for bands of any size.

Featuring a predominant 7/4 time signature and a relentlessly driving pulse this original opener from the pen of Richard Saucedo makes a powerful and dynamic statement for the field! Featured are exposed lines for woodwinds andmallets in addition to wide open hits for brass.

Dedicated to the Bethune Environmental Action Team-The Cambrian period of our planet's geological history (roughly 500 million years ago) saw an explosion of plant and animal diversity evolving into many of the complex life forms familiar today. Richard Saucedo gives us an“explosion” of musical forms and surprises in this fast-paced and powerful work for mature bands. A recurring malle…

Adapted from his popular work for concert band Richard Saucedo has created a great-sounding version for flexible instrumentation. Written completely in one tempo Fanfare for the Third Planet features fresh harmonies powerful fanfare-like phrases varied ensemble textures and a driving rhythmic vitality throughout.

Vol. 1-Drawing on his many years of experience building nationally acclaimed band programs and also his work as a successful guest conductor and clinician Richard Saucedo has created a much-needed set of key-based chorales. These chorales incorporate the concept of drones (included on every part) and in addition to helping your ensemble focus on tuning these are great for developing tone balanc…

Referring to the ongoing quest in which we all embark when trying to find our place in the world Richard Saucedo's At The End Of The Rainbow takes us on a journey of varied moods and styles. After the stark and dramatic opening unison statements this imaginative works features a lighthearted and spirited 12/8 section with plenty of rhythmic vitality. This is beautifully paired with a lyric middl…

Gandy dancers were railroad workers in a bygone era. Richard takes you on a stunning journey to this lost time painting aural images of railroad scenes and the heartfelt songs of these forgotten laborers. Picturesque and filledwith emotional depth. Dur: 5:00 (Includes full performance CD)

Composed in 12/8 and entirely in one energetic tempo this masterful work is a musical tribute to the late Sir Malcolm Arnold one of the most notable English composers of our time. The opening section features a variety of shortsolo statements of the theme which then leads to well-timed and impressive declarations from the entire ensemble. Within in the confines of this brief yet impressive wor…