Blizzard Rock: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
By Francois Dorion
Grade: 0.5-1
Item: 35-PK01084729
$45.00
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Blizzard Rock - Conductor Score (Full Score) | $6.00 | |
| Blizzard Rock - Flute | $6.00 | |
| Blizzard Rock - Oboe | $6.00 | |
| Blizzard Rock - Bb Clarinet | $6.00 | |
| Blizzard Rock - Bb Bass Clarinet | $6.00 | |
| Blizzard Rock - Eb Alto Saxophone | $6.00 | |
| Blizzard Rock - Bb Tenor Saxophone | $6.00 | |
| Blizzard Rock - Eb Baritone Saxophone | $6.00 | |
| Blizzard Rock - Bb Trumpet | $6.00 | |
| Blizzard Rock - F Horn | $6.00 | |
| Blizzard Rock - Trombone/Baritone B.C./Bassoon | $6.00 | |
| Blizzard Rock - Baritone T.C. | $6.00 | |
| Blizzard Rock - Tuba | $6.00 | |
| Blizzard Rock - Percussion 1 | $6.00 | |
| Blizzard Rock - Percussion 1 (Advanced) | $6.00 | |
| Blizzard Rock - Percussion 2 | $6.00 | |
| Blizzard Rock - Mallet Percussion | $6.00 | |
| Blizzard Rock - Timpani | $6.00 | |
| Blizzard Rock - Piano | $6.00 |
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Description
It's never too cold outside to play an exciting rock tune in the band room! This fun piece features very easy rhythms, interesting parts for every section, and plenty to keep the percussion busy.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK01084729
More about this title
Why we love this
Dorion understands what makes a rock tune work for young ensembles: infectious energy, uncomplicated rhythmic writing, and the kind of orchestration that gives every section something meaningful to play. The percussion parts alone justify programming this; too many easy pieces relegate the back of the room to quarter notes, but Blizzard Rock keeps them engaged from the downbeat.
What to expect
Bright, driving, and unpretentious. The rock idiom brings energy to a rehearsal space without requiring advanced technique; students play something that feels real and modern rather than a watered-down classical arrangement.
Who it's for
New and developing concert bands looking for accessible material that doesn't talk down to students. This works equally well as a season opener, a morale builder mid-year, or a pops concert feature.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock the rock groove early. Even at this level, the forward momentum matters. Spend rehearsal time on the shuffle or swing feel if it's indicated, and make sure the ensemble breathes together on the hits.
- Balance the vocals or melody line so it cuts through the rhythm section without the band pushing underneath. Young musicians naturally want to fill space; keep the texture clear.
- Let the percussion shine in their featured moments. This is often where beginners build confidence; give them the space to be heard.
- Approach the harmonic changes with clean voice leading. Grade 0.5–1 writing can sound thin if parts aren't doubled purposefully.
How to use it
Pair this with a mixed concert to shift the mood after a serious classical work, or use it as an encore that sends the audience out smiling. It's also ideal for a casual indoor concert or community event where you want energy and accessibility.
Skills your students will build
- Maintaining steady tempo and feel within a rock groove
- Playing rhythmically simple but musically engaged parts
- Balancing melody and accompaniment textures
- Articulation and style appropriate to the rock genre
- Listening to the ensemble as a rhythmic whole