Blue Note Rock: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
By Sandy Feldstein and John O'Reilly
Grade: 1 (Very Easy)
Item: 00-PK-0001044
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| Blue Note Rock: Score | $5.00 | |
| Blue Note Rock: Flute | $3.00 | |
| Blue Note Rock: 1st B-flat Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| Blue Note Rock: 2nd B-flat Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| Blue Note Rock: B-flat Bass Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| Blue Note Rock: E-flat Alto Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Blue Note Rock: B-flat Tenor Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Blue Note Rock: E-flat Baritone Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Blue Note Rock: 1st B-flat Cornet | $3.00 | |
| Blue Note Rock: 2nd B-flat Cornet | $3.00 | |
| Blue Note Rock: 1st F Horn | $3.00 | |
| Blue Note Rock: Baritone T.C. | $3.00 | |
| Blue Note Rock: 1st Trombone | $3.00 | |
| Blue Note Rock: Tuba | $3.00 | |
| Blue Note Rock: 1st Percussion | $3.00 |
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Description
This is a contemporary composition with a little different sound for the young band. Borrowing from the sounds of today's pop music, the modal melody and rock feel combine to create a fresh approach. (Grade 1---Correlates with Book 1, Unit 8)
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Additional Details
Series:
Basic Band Series
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
100
SKU:
00-PK-0001044
More about this title
About the Composer: Sandy Feldstein
Sandy Feldstein is a prolific composer and educator who has shaped band repertoire for decades. His work with John O'Reilly on the Basic Band Series established a foundational approach to young band instruction, balancing accessibility with genuine musicality. Feldstein's compositions consistently reflect an understanding of what young musicians can achieve when given engaging, idiomatically written material.
Why we love this
This piece speaks directly to young musicians in their musical language. Rather than asking them to play in an outdated idiom, Feldstein meets them where they are by drawing on modal melodies and rock grooves they hear in contemporary music, making the concert band relevant and exciting.
What to expect
Blue Note Rock feels like stepping into a recording studio rather than a concert hall. The modal harmony and rock rhythms create a modern, confident sound that energizes even a developing ensemble. There's freshness here that reminds young players why they wanted to play in the first place.
Who it's for
Grade 1 bands encountering rock and contemporary music for the first time will find this piece immediately accessible without feeling patronized. Young musicians benefit from repertoire that reflects their own musical world, and this piece delivers that while building fundamental skills.
How to get the most out of it
- Establish a clear, steady rock groove from the first rehearsal. The rhythmic foundation carries the piece, so lock in the pulse before worrying about balance or blend.
- Let the modal melody breathe naturally. Avoid over-shaping phrases; the contemporary harmonic language works best when the line sits simply and directly.
- Balance the rock aesthetic with concert band tone. Young players often either play too timidly or push too hard when encountering this style. Find the middle ground where the sound is confident but not aggressive.
How to use it
Program this early in a concert or as a standalone showcase for your grade 1 band. It works particularly well as a bridge between traditional concert repertoire and what students hear on the radio, making a case that concert band music can be relevant and fun. This piece also pairs well with other contemporary compositions if you're building a concert around modern sounds.
Skills your students will build
- Rock rhythm section coordination (steady quarter-note pulse with syncopated accompaniment)
- Modal melody reading and phrasing
- Dynamic control in a contemporary idiom
- Ensemble balance with different timbral approaches