Bourrée: Concert Band Conductor Score

Name: Bourrée: Concert Band Conductor Score
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-50051S
Price: 10.00 USD
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By Johann Philipp Krieger / arr. Carl Strommen

Grade: 3

Item: 00-50051S

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This masterful arrangement by Carl Strommen will allow your ensemble to explore 17th- and 18th-century music. The Bourrée is a lively dance of French origin, characteristically played in cut time, with phrases often starting on the fourth beat of the measure. Bourrées often appear in the instrumental suites of Bach, Handel, and other giants of the Baroque era. Johann Philipp (von) Krieger (1649-1725) was the most notable of a family of distinguished German musicians. His oeuvre includes sacred and secular vocal music, solo and trio sonatas, partitas, and works in most of the idioms known during his time. (2:30)

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Series: Belwin Concert Band - PerformancePlus+

Publisher: Alfred Music

ISBN10: 1-4706-6273-6

ISBN13: 978-1-4706-6273-8

UPC: 038081579948

SKU: 00-50051S

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About the Composer: Johann Phillip Krieger

Johann Philipp Krieger (1649-1725) was a towering figure in German Baroque music and a member of one of Europe's most prolific musical families. He composed across virtually every form available to him—sacred cantatas, secular vocal works, sonatas, partitas, and dance suites—establishing himself as a master of both counterpoint and the emerging galant style.

Krieger's output earned him respect as court musician and composer throughout his career, and his instrumental works remain valuable repertoire for understanding the transition from Renaissance polyphony to the more homophonic textures of the Classical era. His dances, in particular, showcase the elegance and structured clarity that defined Baroque instrumental writing.

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Why we love this

Strommen's arrangement brings authentic Baroque character to a concert band without sacrificing playability at Grade 3. The bourrée's inherent forward momentum and compact form create natural phrasing challenges that help conductors teach ensemble cohesion and attention to stylistic detail, while the piece remains accessible enough to keep focus on musical rather than technical hurdles.

What to expect

Spirited and elegant. The bourrée dances rather than marches, with a light articulation and forward-stepping rhythm that captures the courtly energy of 17th-century French dance traditions. There's no heaviness here, only the joy of a well-crafted melodic line moving through clear harmonic language.

Who it's for

Conductors working with Grade 3 concert bands who want to build experience with Baroque repertoire and cut-time conventions. Players benefit from exploring a historically grounded genre in an arrangement that respects both the original style and ensemble capability.

How to get the most out of it

Emphasize the rhythmic lift that comes from cut-time; the half note should feel like it has forward motion, not heaviness. Resist the urge to slow down, which flattens the characteristic bounce of the dance.
Pay close attention to where phrases begin on the fourth beat of the measure. These off-beat entries often catch young musicians by surprise; isolate them in sectional rehearsals and anchor them with the rhythm section.
Balance the melodic line across sections so that the tune sings through the ensemble rather than clumping into one or two parts. Baroque dances rely on transparency.
Use the recording in PerformancePlus+ to hear how stylistic choices in articulation and phrasing shape the piece; then discuss with your band which choices fit your own musical instincts.

How to use it

The compact length (2:30) makes this ideal as a concert opener or as a contrasting piece between weightier works. It also serves as a natural bridge in a program exploring connections between Baroque instrumental music and Classical forms, or as a festival selection that showcases ensemble precision and stylistic maturity.