A Little Bit O' Licorice: Concert Band Conductor Score

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A Little Bit O' Licorice: Concert Band Conductor Score

Name: A Little Bit O' Licorice: Concert Band Conductor Score
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 98-B1110S
Price: 5.00 USD
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By David A. Myers

Grade: 1

Item: 98-B1110S

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A fabulous way to showcase your clarinet section. This piece lies very well on the clarinet so it will not be difficult for your young musicians. David has scored this to work well with any beginning band instrumentation. Its catchy melody will have your audience humming the tune all the way home. A great change of pace for your concert! (2:00)

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Series: FJH Beginning Band

Publisher: The FJH Music Company, Inc.

UPC: 241444462102

SKU: 98-B1110S

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About the Composer: David A. Myers

David A. Myers has established himself as a trusted voice in beginning band pedagogy, composing music that respects the technical limitations of young musicians while refusing to compromise on melodic appeal and orchestration. His work across the FJH Beginning Band series demonstrates a consistent understanding of what makes early ensemble music both playable and genuinely enjoyable for both performers and audiences.

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Why we love this

Myers writes clarinet features that actually sit comfortably in the young musician's range, and this one pairs that gift with a melody so infectious that your audience will genuinely want to hear it. The scoring accommodates flexible instrumentation without sounding thin, making it an ideal choice for those mid-year concerts when you need something polished, fun, and completely reliable.

What to expect

A bright, perky march through the band room with a melody that sticks in your head. The piece bounces along with the kind of effortless good humor that reminds audiences why they enjoy concert band music in the first place.

Who it's for

This conductor score serves Grade 1 concert bands eager for a piece that gives the clarinet section a chance to shine without requiring advanced technique. It works equally well for developing ensembles with sparse instrumentation and fuller groups, since Myers's scoring adapts gracefully to what you have available.

How to get the most out of it

Balance the featured clarinet line against the supporting voices by asking woodwinds to support rather than double the melody; let the clarinets own the spotlight without drowning out.
Keep the tempo steady and energetic to emphasize the playful character; rushing will lose the bounce, while dragging flattens the charm.
Shape the melody with subtle dynamic contours rather than playing it straight; a little lift on the higher phrases keeps listeners engaged.

How to use it

Place this early in a concert as a secondary feature, either before or after a more substantial work; its two-minute length and high energy make it perfect for resetting audience attention. It also works beautifully on variety concerts, youth band showcases, or any program where you want to celebrate your woodwind players without commitment to a longer solo vehicle.