Asymmetrical Dance: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

$85.00 USD

Asymmetrical Dance: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Asymmetrical Dance: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 81-CB220415
Price: 85.00 USD
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By Richard Byrd

Grade: 4

Item: 81-CB220415

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This composition features a spirited antiphonal theme juxtaposed with an enchanting lyrical theme and mixed meter transitions interspersed throughout. It is fun to perform and enjoyable to hear, and is ideal for competitions and engaging concert programs.

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Series: Eighth Note Publications

Publisher: Eighth Note Publications

ISBN10: 1-77157-729-0

ISBN13: 978-1-77157-729-8

UPC: 685462027309

SKU: 81-CB220415

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Why we love this

Byrd builds genuine musical interest through contrasting themes rather than relying on technical display alone. The antiphonal writing naturally divides your band into engaged, listening sections, and the mixed meter passages reward preparation with moments that feel fresh and unpredictable without becoming unwieldy.

What to expect

Asymmetrical Dance alternates between exuberance and eloquence, with the antiphonal exchanges crackling with energy while the lyrical passages offer melodic beauty and emotional depth. The shifting meters create a sense of forward momentum and playful asymmetry without losing the underlying pulse that holds the band together.

Who it's for

This is ideal for Grade 4 concert bands seeking a piece with genuine musical substance and programming appeal. It works well for ensembles that have secure fundamentals in rhythm and can handle sectional independence, making it suitable for competitive festivals and concert halls alike.

How to get the most out of it

Establish the antiphonal theme with clear section entrances; this material thrives when each group listens to the other and responds with precision rather than mechanical uniformity.
Map the mixed meter transitions on a conductor's cue sheet before rehearsal so players understand where the pulse stays consistent even as the time signature changes.
Balance the lyrical theme so it sings above the accompaniment; this melodic material is the emotional anchor between the spirited opening and the rhythmic activity elsewhere.
Bring out the contrasts between sections by varying articulation and dynamic shading; let the spirited passages breathe with energy while the lyrical material unfolds with warmth.

How to use it

Program this as a centerpiece for a concert focused on contemporary band literature, or pair it with a lyrical ballad and a march to showcase range and technical skill. It also programs well in the second half of a concert where audiences are engaged and the ensemble is warmed up, and it serves competition schedules exceptionally well.

Skills your students will build

Reading and executing mixed meter transitions while maintaining pulse continuity
Ensemble balance and listening in antiphonal (call-and-response) writing
Sectional independence and coordination without a unified visual cue
Expressive playing across contrasting thematic material (spirited versus lyrical)
Dynamic control and articulation as tools for musical clarity and contrast