Blizzard Blues: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
By Francois Dorion
Grade: 1
Item: 35-PK00377170
$50.00
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Blizzard Blues - Conductor Score (Full Score) | $6.00 | |
| Blizzard Blues - Flute | $6.00 | |
| Blizzard Blues - Oboe | $6.00 | |
| Blizzard Blues - Bb Clarinet | $6.00 | |
| Blizzard Blues - Bb Bass Clarinet | $6.00 | |
| Blizzard Blues - Eb Alto Saxophone | $6.00 | |
| Blizzard Blues - Bb Tenor Saxophone | $6.00 | |
| Blizzard Blues - Eb Baritone Saxophone | $6.00 | |
| Blizzard Blues - Bb Trumpet | $6.00 | |
| Blizzard Blues - F Horn | $6.00 | |
| Blizzard Blues - Trombone/Baritone B.C./Bassoon | $6.00 | |
| Blizzard Blues - Baritone T.C. | $6.00 | |
| Blizzard Blues - Tuba | $6.00 | |
| Blizzard Blues - Percussion 1 | $6.00 | |
| Blizzard Blues - Percussion 1 (Advanced) | $6.00 | |
| Blizzard Blues - Percussion 2 | $6.00 | |
| Blizzard Blues - Mallet Percussion | $6.00 | |
| Blizzard Blues - Piano | $6.00 |
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Description
Canadian composer Francois Dorion knows a thing or two about blizzards, and he also knows about the blues! Suitable for beginners, this terrific-sounding piece is easy to learn and a guaranteed parent pleaser at your first concert! Dur: 2:15
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00377170
More about this title
About the Composer: Francois Dorion
Francois Dorion is a Canadian composer with a gift for writing accessible concert band music that doesn't sacrifice musical interest for playability. His work consistently earns recognition for combining strong compositional craft with the practical needs of school ensembles, making him a trusted voice for directors seeking repertoire that students enjoy and audiences remember.
Dorion's pieces often draw inspiration from his Canadian surroundings and cultural observations, translating them into engaging musical narratives. His ability to balance technical simplicity with sophisticated harmonic and rhythmic ideas has made his scores frequent fixtures at concert band festivals and school performances across North America.
Why we love this
This piece arrives with an immediately likeable character that holds audience attention without demanding virtuosity from your students. The blues idiom gives your young musicians genuine expressive tools to work with, and the two-minute-fifteen runtime makes it an ideal opener that sets a confident tone for your concert.
What to expect
A groove rooted in the blues, unfolding with clear melodies and an energetic spirit that suggests winter weather and musical warmth at once. The straightforward writing lets the character shine through without getting tangled in technical complexity.
Who it's for
Grade 1 concert bands stepping up from fundamentals and ready to tackle their first piece with genuine musical personality. This works beautifully as an opening number for ensembles that want to prove they can execute a real composition, not just etude material.
How to get the most out of it
- Let the rhythm section establish the blues groove first before layering in the melody sections. A solid foundation makes everyone else's job easier and gives the piece its authentic feel.
- Watch for balance between the melody and any countermelody material. Beginners often play everything at the same dynamic level, so isolate those passages in sectional rehearsal.
- The title suggests weather and attitude, so encourage your students to think about the character they're projecting. Is it a wintry storm or a cozy indoor blues jam? That mindset affects phrasing and articulation choices.
- Record a full run-through early in rehearsals so students can hear what they're building toward. Beginners need that sonic reference point to stay motivated.
How to use it
Open a concert with this piece to grab attention and show off your ensemble's musicality before tackling heavier material. Its accessibility and charm also make it an excellent choice for beginning-of-year performances when your band is still building confidence together.
Skills your students will build
- Blues articulation and phrasing conventions
- Listening to rhythm section for groove entrainment
- Basic melodic interpretation and dynamic shaping
- Reading concert band textures with multiple independent lines
- Understanding style markers and genre-specific musical expression