Broken Pieces: Concert Band Conductor Score

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Broken Pieces: Concert Band Conductor Score

Name: Broken Pieces: Concert Band Conductor Score
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 98-RWS220801
Price: 10.00 USD
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By Peter Sciaino

Grade: 3

Item: 98-RWS220801

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This powerful work, complete with gorgeous melodies and striking harmonic and percussive elements, utilizes loose toy building blocks as non-traditional percussion instruments to create a beautifully delicate texture. The work concludes with an up-tempo celebration inspired by an extraordinary young boy. "Broken Pieces" explores how the fractured parts of ourselves can fit with those of others to find wholeness.

Original Item#: RWS-2208-01

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Series: RWS - Concert Band

Publisher: RWS Music Company

ISBN10: 1-4706-9685-1

ISBN13: 978-1-4706-9685-6

UPC: 038081612706

SKU: 98-RWS220801

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Why we love this

Sciaino crafts something genuinely moving here by tethering an abstract concept (fractured wholeness) to concrete, tactile sound. The choice to use toy building blocks as percussion transforms what could be a heavy thematic work into something playful and humane. This is the kind of programming choice that sticks with audiences because it surprises them without feeling gimmicky.

What to expect

The opening unfolds with a quiet, contemplative beauty punctuated by the gentle sound of toy blocks falling into place. The harmonic language is accessible yet sophisticated, and the orchestration creates moments of surprising delicacy. The final section ignites with genuine joy and affirmation, earning its celebratory energy through what came before.

Who it's for

Conductors leading strong Grade 3 bands who want repertoire with genuine musical substance and a story worth telling. This work rewards ensembles with solid fundamentals and a willingness to embrace non-traditional sounds as integral to the piece rather than novelty.

How to get the most out of it

Balance the delicate toy block textures against the fuller harmonic palette; these unconventional percussion sounds will disappear if the ensemble plays with typical concert band weight throughout.
Secure the tempo transition into the final up-tempo celebration early in rehearsal so the shift in mood reads as purposeful rather than abrupt.
Have your percussion players experiment with different mallets and striking techniques on the blocks during sectionals to find clarity without harshness.

How to use it

This conductor score works beautifully as a centerpiece for a concert exploring themes of resilience or community, particularly in a program that pairs art song or contemporary works with traditional standards. The contrast between the introspective middle sections and the triumphant finale makes it a natural choice for a concert closer or the finale of a thematic concert series.