As One Listens to the Rain: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
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As One Listens to the Rain: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

By Daniel French

Grade: 4

Item: 35-PK00291927
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As One Listens to the Rain - Conductor Score (Full Score) $10.00
As One Listens to the Rain - Flute 1 $6.00
As One Listens to the Rain - Flute 2 $6.00
As One Listens to the Rain - Flute 3 $6.00
As One Listens to the Rain - Oboe $6.00
As One Listens to the Rain - Bb Clarinet 1 $6.00
As One Listens to the Rain - Bb Clarinet 2 $6.00
As One Listens to the Rain - Bb Clarinet 3 $6.00
As One Listens to the Rain - Bb Bass Clarinet $6.00
As One Listens to the Rain - Bassoon $6.00
As One Listens to the Rain - Eb Alto Saxophone 1 $6.00
As One Listens to the Rain - Eb Alto Saxophone 2 $6.00
As One Listens to the Rain - Bb Tenor Saxophone $6.00
As One Listens to the Rain - Eb Baritone Saxophone $6.00
As One Listens to the Rain - Bb Trumpet 1 $6.00
As One Listens to the Rain - Bb Trumpet 2 $6.00
As One Listens to the Rain - Bb Trumpet 3 $6.00
As One Listens to the Rain - F Horn 1 $6.00
As One Listens to the Rain - F Horn 2 $6.00
As One Listens to the Rain - Trombone 1 $6.00
As One Listens to the Rain - Trombone 2 $6.00
As One Listens to the Rain - Trombone 3 $6.00
As One Listens to the Rain - Euphonium B.C. $6.00
As One Listens to the Rain - Euphonium T.C. $6.00
As One Listens to the Rain - Tuba $6.00
As One Listens to the Rain - String Bass $6.00
As One Listens to the Rain - Harp $6.00
As One Listens to the Rain - Percussion 1 $6.00
As One Listens to the Rain - Percussion 2 $6.00
As One Listens to the Rain - Percussion 3 $6.00
As One Listens to the Rain - Timpani $6.00

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Description
"As One Listens to the Rain" is a marriage of two distinct musical ideas. The first, a solitary, solemn melody, is introduced in the trumpet and cloaked in an aura of slowly shifting transparent harmonies. This idea soon gives way to flowing lines and falling gestures that invoke an image of cascading rainfall. A hymn-like interlude provides a brief respite before the return of the rain which, in this final form, spins and tumbles over itself. A stirring and evocative work for modern winds. Dur: 6:30

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Publisher: Hal Leonard
SKU: 35-PK00291927

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Why we love this

French's approach to orchestration makes every voice count without asking for virtuosity beyond Grade 4 capabilities. The piece moves with genuine dramatic arc, starting intimate and building to something that feels genuinely stirring, yet the harmonic language stays accessible. Most importantly, it sounds mature and composed, not didactic.

What to expect

Quiet introspection gives way to something more kinetic and alive. There's a contemplative quality in how the solemn trumpet melody unfolds, followed by a sense of movement and energy as the rainfall imagery takes over. The work feels atmospheric and narrative, with clear emotional turning points.

Who it's for

Concert bands at the intermediate level seeking repertoire that engages listeners without requiring advanced technical facility. Directors looking for a piece that develops musicianship through listening and responsive playing rather than technical display.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the opening trumpet solo against the sustained harmonies in the ensemble; the melody should float above rather than fight through the texture.
  • Shape the cascading rainfall section with consistent dynamic flow across phrases rather than hitting accent marks too hard; let the falling gestures speak through contour.
  • Give the hymn-like interlude real breath and space. This moment of stillness makes the final return of the rain section land with more impact.
  • In the final section, maintain ensemble cohesion as the rain 'spins and tumbles.' This requires steady conducting and clear articulation from the wind section to prevent the texture from becoming muddy.

How to use it

This works well as a centerpiece for a concert exploring mood and imagery in instrumental music, or as a program closer that leaves audiences in a reflective state. Its six and a half minute duration and accessible grade level make it ideal for spring concerts or festivals where you want to showcase growth without overcommitting rehearsal time to technical challenges.

Skills your students will build

  • Balancing solo melodic lines with ensemble harmonic support
  • Shaping extended phrases with dynamic and textural variety
  • Responding to conductor's interpretive choices in atmospheric music
  • Sustaining steady harmonic texture while other voices move
  • Articulating flowing sixteenth-note passages at moderate tempos

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