Belwin "Warm-Ups" for Symphonic Band: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
By Leonard B. Smith and Jack Bullock
Grade: 3 (Medium Easy)
Item: 00-PK-0001995
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Description
Finally, an intelligent warm-up beginning with a "Treasury of Scales" scale, then augmented with exercises and a final chorale in each of four keys.
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Additional Details
Series:
Belwin Concert Band
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
320
SKU:
00-PK-0001995
More about this title
About the Composer: Leonard B. Smith
Leonard B. Smith was a legendary figure in American wind band music, known for his contributions to both performance and pedagogy. His work with the Eastman Wind Ensemble and his prolific output of band arrangements and original compositions shaped the standard wind band repertoire for generations of conductors and students.
Why we love this
Smith and Bullock understood what conductors actually need: a warm-up that teaches, not just plays. The progression from scales through targeted exercises to a musical chorale in four keys means your band develops technical facility while building sound and intonation simultaneously. No wasted time, no thin arrangement; every measure serves your rehearsal.
What to expect
Structured yet musical. The scales feel purposeful rather than mechanical, and the progression into harmonized exercises creates a sense of building momentum. The closing chorale in each key carries genuine warmth, offering a brief moment of musical satisfaction before rehearsal begins.
Who it's for
Concert band directors working with intermediate ensembles who need warm-up material that doubles as targeted technique work. This is essential for any band director tired of generic five-minute warm-ups that don't build toward sound production and ensemble cohesion.
How to get the most out of it
- Rotate through the four keys across different rehearsals so players don't memorize patterns; the harmonic variety keeps ears engaged and strengthens reading in all transpositions.
- Use the Treasury of Scales section to address specific intonation issues in your band, isolating problem intervals before moving to the full exercises.
- Take the final chorale at a slower tempo than feels natural; the goal is for every player to feel the harmonic function and adjust their pitch accordingly.
- Assign sectional leaders to listen across the band during the chorale, not just within their own section, to develop corporate listening habits.
How to use it
Open every rehearsal with one key's complete sequence, or use different keys on consecutive days to vary the warm-up routine. The chorale can also serve as a brief concert opening piece or be extracted for a quick musical moment during a program.
Skills your students will build
- Scale fluency across four different transpositions
- Intonation adjustment through harmonic context
- Ensemble blend and balance in sustained chorale voicing
- Technical accuracy in connected exercise passages
- Reading and response to harmonic function rather than rote execution