Autumn Rains: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
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By Patrick Roszell
Grade: 2 (Easy)
Item: 00-PK-0007761
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn Rains: Score | $10.00 | |
| Autumn Rains: Flute | $3.00 | |
| Autumn Rains: Oboe | $3.00 | |
| Autumn Rains: Bassoon | $3.00 | |
| Autumn Rains: 1st B-flat Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| Autumn Rains: 2nd B-flat Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| Autumn Rains: B-flat Bass Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| Autumn Rains: E-flat Alto Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Autumn Rains: B-flat Tenor Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Autumn Rains: E-flat Baritone Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Autumn Rains: 1st B-flat Trumpet | $3.00 | |
| Autumn Rains: 2nd B-flat Trumpet | $3.00 | |
| Autumn Rains: 1st F Horn | $3.00 | |
| Autumn Rains: 1st Trombone | $3.00 | |
| Autumn Rains: Baritone T.C. | $3.00 | |
| Autumn Rains: Baritone B.C. | $3.00 | |
| Autumn Rains: Tuba | $3.00 | |
| Autumn Rains: Mallets | $3.00 | |
| Autumn Rains: 1st Percussion | $3.00 | |
| Autumn Rains: 2nd Percussion | $3.00 | |
| Autumn Rains: Timpani | $3.00 |
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Description
Inspired by a quiet afternoon storm as the leaves change and the temperature drops. With special rain effects and subtle dissonances gracefully resolved, this original work is technically accessible, but musically impassioned. Close your eyes and enjoy the refreshing sounds of "Autumn Rains."
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Additional Details
Series:
Belwin Young Band
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
120
SKU:
00-PK-0007761
More about this title
Why we love this
Roszell captures a cinematic moment without requiring advanced technique, which means your ensemble can focus on tone, balance, and emotional shaping rather than struggling with the mechanics. The rain effects and resolved dissonances give students real compositional language to learn from, and the Grade 2 accessibility makes it approachable for groups that still benefit from technically straightforward repertoire with genuine artistic depth.
What to expect
Quiet intensity. The piece settles into the gentle turbulence of an autumn storm, where rain and wind weave around sustained chords that shimmer and shift. There's refreshment in its restraint, a sense of being close to something natural and real rather than grand or bombastic.
Who it's for
Concert bands at the Grade 2 level looking for repertoire with genuine artistic character and seasonal relevance. This works equally well for groups building confidence and musicality as for ensembles seeking a thoughtful fall program piece that avoids cliché.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape the rain effects as a living, breathing texture rather than literal sound effects. Encourage players to think about dynamic contours within the special effects passages so they feel musical rather than novelty.
- Balance the sustained harmonies carefully during dissonant moments. Ask the ensemble to listen for which voices carry the harmonic tension and which provide foundation, so the resolution lands with real satisfaction.
- Work the expressive markings early. Even at Grade 2, Roszell's dynamic and tempo suggestions carry the emotional arc, so address them deliberately in early rehearsals rather than treating them as afterthoughts.
How to use it
Program this as a contrasting centerpiece on a fall concert, surrounded by more energetic openers or closers. Its atmospheric quality and seasonal imagery make it particularly fitting for Thanksgiving programs or early-season festivals where you want to showcase your ensemble's ability to sustain mood and play with nuance.
Skills your students will build
- Balancing sustained harmonies with dissonant tension
- Playing special effects (rain textures) with musical intention
- Dynamic shaping and expressive phrasing in accessible ranges
- Listening for harmonic resolution and voice leading