Richard L. Saucedo: Mittelschwere Noten

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...

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...

From Samuel Barber's acclaimed First Symphony, here is a masterful adaptation for band of the stunningly beautiful lyric movement. While carefully preserving Barber's original intent, Richard has crea...

From Samuel Barber's acclaimed First Symphony, here is a masterful adaptation for band of the stunningly beautiful lyric movement. While carefully preserving Barber's original intent, Richard has crea...

Using a four-note motif, Richard builds a monster of an opener developed through intricate rhythms, unique harmonies, and driving percussion. A bold statement for the adventurous band!

As the title implies, this composition uses layers of sound to create a shimmering effect. It features beautiful woodwind and mallet writing and a powerful brass build near the end before ending quiet...

Using a single tempo and meter throughout, this impressive closer features a driving rhythmic ostinato punctuated with brilliant brass lines and block chordal statements. Creative sounding and very po...

The opening of this unique work features a gentle and serene theme traded between clarinet, oboe and trumpet soloists played over a lush harmonic background. The mood shifts abruptly, however, as the...

The opening of this unique work features a gentle and serene theme traded between clarinet, oboe and trumpet soloists played over a lush harmonic background. The mood shifts abruptly, however, as the...

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...

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...

On Cloud Nine is an impressive and energetic composition that will fit in just about any part of your concert program. The flashy opening segment features woodwind flourishes with powerful brass inter...

On Cloud Nine is an impressive and energetic composition that will fit in just about any part of your concert program. The flashy opening segment features woodwind flourishes with powerful brass inter...

In this touching composition, Richard Saucedo has created a collage of feelings and emotions associated with losing someone near and dear. Along with a sense of sadness, the piece also reflects feelin...

MusicWorks - Grade 4 The opening of this composition is marked with unrelenting energy! by the composer, and with good reason. The percussion section along with inventive hemiola rhythmic patterns in...

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 labo...

Rhythmic and energetic, this lively work contains elements of an early American character but also features a poignant, calmer section with a lighter texture and interlaced lyric motifs. The piece bui...

Rhythmic and energetic, this lively work contains elements of an early American character but also features a poignant, calmer section with a lighter texture and interlaced lyric motifs. The piece bui...

Der energische, rhythmische Teil dieses Werks trägt typisch frühamerikanische Züge; ein ruhigerer, transparenterer Abschnitt mit lyrischen Motiven steigert sich zu einem dramatischen und majestätische...

In downtown Pittsburgh, the Allegheny and Monongahela Rivers come together to form the Ohio River. This confluence of mighty waterways served as inspiration for this dynamic work for band. The impassi...

In downtown Pittsburgh, the Allegheny and Monongahela Rivers come together to form the Ohio River. This confluence of mighty waterways served as inspiration for this dynamic work for band. The impassi...

In downtown Pittsburgh, the Allegheny and Monongahela Rivers come together to form the Ohio River. This confluence of mighty waterways served as inspiration for this dynamic work for band. The impassi...

This intense and emotional work was commissioned by the Indiana Music Educators Association and was premiered at the 2011 IMEA Convention with the composer conducting. Written as a gift to longtime fr...

This intense and emotional work was commissioned by the Indiana Music Educators Association and was premiered at the 2011 IMEA Convention with the composer conducting. Written as a gift to longtime fr...