Songs of the Whalemen by Elliot Del Borgo Concert Band - Sheet Music

By Elliot Del Borgo

An original contest work based on sea songs, this exciting work contains all the elements needed to take your group over the top. Good, strong writing at the young band level.

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Summary
Ensembles:
Concert Band
Composers:
Elliot Del Borgo
Publishers:
Hal Leonard
Series:
MusicWorks
Instrumentation:
3 - Baritone B.C. - 2 3 - Baritone T.C. - 2 3 - Bassoon - 1 2 - Bb Bass Clarinet - 2 3 - Bb Clarinet 1 - 4 3 - Bb Clarinet 2 - 4 3 - Bb Clarinet 3 - 4 3 - Bb Tenor Saxophone - 2 2 - Bb Trumpet 1 - 4 2 - Bb Trumpet 2 - 4 2 - Convertible Bass Line - 2 2 - Eb Alto Clarinet - 1 3 - Eb Alto Saxophone 1 - 2 3 - Eb Alto Saxophone 2 - 2 2 - Eb Baritone Saxophone - 1 2 - F Horn - 4 3 - Flute 1 - 4 3 - Flute 2 - 4 32 - Full Score - 1 2 - Mallet Percussion - 2 3 - Oboe - 1 3 - Percussion 1 - 2 2 - Percussion 2 - 2 2 - Timpani - 1 3 - Trombone - 4 2 - Tuba - 4
UPC:
073999315127
Format:
Score Set of Parts Score and Parts
Item types:
Physical
Level:
Grade 2
Artist:
Elliot Del Borgo
Usages:
School and Community
Size:
9.0x12.0x0.684 inches
Shipping Weight:
2.66 pounds
Detailed Description
Concert Band - Grade 2

SKU: HL.4001604

Composed by Elliot Del Borgo. MusicWorks Grade 2. Concert. Score and parts. Hal Leonard #4001604. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.4001604).

UPC: 073999315127. 9.0x12.0x0.684 inches.

An original contest work based on sea songs, this exciting work contains all the elements needed to take your group over the top. Good, strong writing at the young band level.

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  • Songs Of The Whalemen

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    Ratings + Reviews

    5 Rating

    2 reviews

    Sarah M.

    Dec 17, 2025

    Excellent for Developing Bands!

    This Grade 2 concert band piece is a fantastic teaching tool. Del Borgo's "Songs of the Whalemen" offers strong, clear writing perfect for young musicians. The engaging sea song themes are great for fostering musicality, and the logical layout in the score and parts supports easy rhythm reading. Highly recommend for school and community bands aiming to "go over the top"!

    Anonymous

    Dec 16, 2025

    Thoughtful Band Voicing and Texture

    While not a traditional piano/vocal piece, Del Borgo's "Songs of the Whalemen" for concert band demonstrates excellent command of instrumental voice leading. The Grade 2 score clearly balances thematic material across sections, creating a rich yet accessible texture based on sea songs. It’s effective writing that allows individual lines to shine while contributing to a cohesive ensemble sound.

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