Big Foot Stomp: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
By Robert Buckley
Grade: 1.5
Item: 35-PK00464785
$55.00
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Big Foot Stomp - Conductor Score (Full Score) | $6.00 | |
| Big Foot Stomp - Flute | $6.00 | |
| Big Foot Stomp - Oboe | $6.00 | |
| Big Foot Stomp - Bassoon | $6.00 | |
| Big Foot Stomp - Bb Clarinet 1 | $6.00 | |
| Big Foot Stomp - Bb Clarinet 2 | $6.00 | |
| Big Foot Stomp - Bb Bass Clarinet | $6.00 | |
| Big Foot Stomp - Eb Alto Saxophone 1 | $6.00 | |
| Big Foot Stomp - Eb Alto Saxophone 2 | $6.00 | |
| Big Foot Stomp - Bb Tenor Saxophone | $6.00 | |
| Big Foot Stomp - Eb Baritone Saxophone | $6.00 | |
| Big Foot Stomp - Bb Trumpet 1 | $6.00 | |
| Big Foot Stomp - Bb Trumpet 2 | $6.00 | |
| Big Foot Stomp - F Horn | $6.00 | |
| Big Foot Stomp - Trombone/Baritone B.C. | $6.00 | |
| Big Foot Stomp - Baritone T.C. | $6.00 | |
| Big Foot Stomp - Tuba | $6.00 | |
| Big Foot Stomp - Percussion 1 | $6.00 | |
| Big Foot Stomp - Percussion 2 | $6.00 | |
| Big Foot Stomp - Percussion 3 | $6.00 | |
| Big Foot Stomp - Mallet Percussion | $6.00 | |
| Big Foot Stomp - Timpani | $6.00 |
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Description
"Bigfoot Stomp" is a quirky, animated piece that is a unique change of pace for your band and audience. According to legend, Bigfoot is a tall, hairy, ape-like creature that lives in the wilderness of Northwest America and leaves huge footprints. This music imagines a group of them gathering together and stamping their massive feet in a wild, barbaric dance.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00464785
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Why we love this
Buckley has written a piece that actually delivers on its narrative promise. The orchestration captures that wild, lumbering quality without resorting to cheap effects, and young musicians get to play something genuinely fun without sacrificing musical substance.
What to expect
Imagine watching something massive and ungainly move with surprising coordination. The music stomps, it swaggers, it has a primitive swagger that's both comedic and oddly endearing. It's the sonic equivalent of watching something huge try to dance.
Who it's for
Groups looking for a confident opener or a concert piece that invites laughter and engagement from the audience without being a novelty. Young musicians thrive when given character-driven material this playful.
How to get the most out of it
- Emphasize the stomp articulations in the bass line and low brass; those footfalls should feel physical and deliberate, not rushed.
- Balance the melodic voices against the rhythmic foundation so the quirkiness comes through without becoming muddled.
- Let the percussion section drive the groove, especially the bass drum and timpani, which anchor the whole barbaric energy of the piece.
How to use it
Open a concert with this to establish a relaxed, approachable mood, or use it as a palate cleanser between weightier works. Contest or festival programs benefit from the contrast it provides alongside more conventional selections.
Skills your students will build
- Clear articulation of repeated rhythmic figures
- Ensemble balance when melody and accompaniment share rhythmic space
- Dynamic control in ostinato passages
- Rhythmic precision at moderate tempos
- Following a conductor's interpretation of stylistic accent and character