Backyard Blues: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Arranged by Sean O'Boyle
Grade: 2
Item: 35-PK00282905
$52.00
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Backyard Blues - Bb Clarinet 1 | $6.00 | |
| Backyard Blues - Bb Trumpet 1 | $6.00 | |
| Backyard Blues - Bb Clarinet 2 | $6.00 | |
| Backyard Blues - Bb Trumpet 2 | $6.00 | |
| Backyard Blues - Alto Saxophone | $6.00 | |
| Backyard Blues - Bass Clarinet | $6.00 | |
| Backyard Blues - Bass Drum | $6.00 | |
| Backyard Blues - Cowbell | $6.00 | |
| Backyard Blues - Cymbals | $6.00 | |
| Backyard Blues - Flute | $6.00 | |
| Backyard Blues - Glockenspiel | $6.00 | |
| Backyard Blues - Horn in F | $6.00 | |
| Backyard Blues - Oboe | $6.00 | |
| Backyard Blues - Score | $6.00 | |
| Backyard Blues - Snare Drum | $6.00 | |
| Backyard Blues - Tambourine | $6.00 | |
| Backyard Blues - Tenor Saxophone | $6.00 | |
| Backyard Blues - Timpani | $6.00 | |
| Backyard Blues - Trombone | $6.00 | |
| Backyard Blues - Trombone/Baritone B.C. | $6.00 | |
| Backyard Blues - Tuba | $6.00 |
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Description
This is a fun work with a great percussion break and lots of fun syncopation. Like playing in the backyard on a lazy summer day with your friends, this is an outstanding piece to help build team work in your band.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00282905
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Why we love this
The percussion section gets a genuine moment to shine without overshadowing the rest of the ensemble, which is rare at this grade level. O'Boyle's syncopation sits naturally under the fingers and ears of developing players, making it feel conversational rather than contrived. The whole band comes away from this one energized.
What to expect
Warm, conversational, and gently swinging. The syncopation never feels forced; instead it unfolds like friends trading musical phrases on a summer afternoon. There's enough rhythmic interest to keep engaged players challenged while remaining approachable for those still building fundamentals.
Who it's for
Grade 2 concert bands that are ready to explore contemporary idioms without losing accessibility. This works especially well for ensembles developing their rhythmic independence and learning to balance clarity with relaxation.
How to get the most out of it
- Treat the syncopation as conversation between sections rather than obstacles. Have players listen across the ensemble to hear how their rhythms interlock.
- Give the percussion break appropriate space in rehearsal. These players need confidence that the rest of the band trusts them to carry the moment.
- Keep the tempo relaxed and breathing. This is a backyard jam, not a sprint; let the groove settle before you push it.
How to use it
Pair this with a more traditional opening number to show your audience the range of the grade 2 band. It also works as a perfect closer for a casual concert or pep band context where the energy and accessibility matter more than technical display.
Skills your students will build
- Reading and executing syncopated rhythms in a stylistic context
- Listening to other sections and adjusting articulation and release for ensemble blend
- Understanding percussion as a melodic and rhythmic voice, not just accompaniment
- Maintaining steady pulse while playing syncopated figures