Richard L. Saucedo

This exciting overture from Richard Saucedo pays tribute to the distinctive and appealing musical style of classic band composer Caesar Giovannini. Featuring rhythmically dynamic opening and closing s...

Here is an exciting and powerful work for very young players with one year of experience. Written using a single tempo throughout, a driving 8th note pulse and minor mode provide the underlying energy...

Using very modest ranges and easy rhythms (no syncopation) Richard has created this tender lyric piece that evokes the beauty of Spring. Perfect for teaching good tone, breath support and phrasing. Du...

Written entirely in one tempo, but with the meter alternating between 4/4 and 6/8 throughout, Richard Saucedo creates an ingenious effect of pulsating motion along with layers of textures and sounds....

Composed in a single driving tempo, this dynamic and concise work provides plenty of excitement and flash. The playful main theme is accompanied by a rhythmic pattern alternating between 4/4 and 3/4....

Composed in 1986, this fast-paced and dynamic work took the symphonic world by storm. Available here in a playable setting for school ensembles; Richard Saucedo has transposed the key down a third fro...

This distinctive-sounding arrangement is an elegant symphonic tribute to this beautiful and haunting traditional melody.

Richard makes full use of the sonic possibilities of the contemporary symphonic band in this exciting work. Through skillful use of layering rhythmic patterns and harmonic structures, a series of emot...

MusicWorks - Grade 5 Commissioned by the 2004 Jefferson County Honor Band, Denver, CO, and drawing musical inspiration from the awe-inspiring surrounding mountain peaks, this major work from Richard S...

Although brief in duration, this powerful fanfare from Richard Saucedo packs plenty of excitement and drama in a short amount of time! Interstellar Fanfare features a spirited 12/8 pulse throughout, s...

G. Schirmer Concert Band - Grade 3-5 Using Samuel Barber's interweaving melodies and distinctive harmonies, Richard Saucedo has created this beautifully scored setting for concert band. Opening with s...

Auf zu den Wolken! - Furioser kann man ein Konzert kaum beginnen als mit Richard Saucedos eindrucksvollem Konzertstück.

Featuring a relentless rhythmic drive and powerful-sounding themes, here is an effective and exciting piece for second-year players. Utilizing a single tempo and no syncopation, this is a great tool f...

Here's a flexible edition of Richard's popular Scorpion! scored for just four parts plus percussion. Written for second-year players, you can mix and match the parts to fit the needs of your ensemble.

Richard hat ein wunderbares Werk für junge Spieler geschaffen, das komplett im 4/4-Takt geschrieben ist und durchgehend ein einheitliches Tempo verwendet. Es zeichnet sich durch ein logisches Tempo un...

Using the concept of drones as well as tuning hints written into both the score and parts, this volume of chorales will help students understand more of the tuning process and how it feels as well as...

Composed to give young players the opportunity to experience mixed meter in a controlled setting (in this case, 3/4 + 4/4), Incandescence uses an engaging and energetic rhythmic groove to make this bi...

Using a recurring four-note motif and a variety of textural punctuations, here is a stunning and fresh-sounding overture from Richard Saucedo. A slow and lyric middle section featuring woodwind colors...

Although brief in duration, this powerful fanfare from Richard Saucedo packs plenty of excitement and drama in a short amount of time! Interstellar Fanfare features a spirited 12/8 pulse throughout, s...

Commissioned by the Owen J. Roberts Middle School in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, the piece honors the school's namesake, Supreme Court Justice Roberts who served from 1930-1945. Composed using a single t...

Your band will soar to new heights with this impressive composition. Beginning with an extended feature section for battery and mallet percussion along with synthesizer, this piece gradually builds to...

Expanded mallet writing accompanies solos for flute, clarinet, alto sax, and trumpet to start this magnificent work. Stunning sounds and effects!

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 exp...

In the world of music for the field (both bands and drum corps), the name Richard Saucedo has become synonymous with effective and quality writing for the top ensembles in the nation. Adapting his dru...