Burn: Score
By Roland Barrett
Grade: 4 (Medium)
Item: 00-PR-0004777
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Description
This one is a real barn burner. Dedicated to the Dallas Wind Symphony, the original contemporary and energetic opener-style overture will draw the attention and acclaim from your audience. (1:45) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
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Additional Details
Series:
Belwin Symphonic Band
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
232
SKU:
00-PR-0004777
More about this title
About the Composer: Roland Barrett
Roland Barrett has shaped generations of student composers and arrangers through his work at the University of Oklahoma, where he joined the music theory and composition faculty in 2001. His background as Assistant Director of Bands for fifteen years informs both his teaching and his prolific output; he has created over two hundred published works for symphonic band, chamber ensembles, and marching band, including ongoing arrangements for the Pride of Oklahoma.
Why we love this
Burn delivers exactly what a Grade 4 band needs in an opener: immediate energy, clear architectural writing that rewards ensemble precision, and enough contemporary flair to feel fresh without alienating your audience. Barrett's experience arranging at the highest levels shows in how he balances accessibility with sophistication, making this a piece your students will enjoy preparing and your audience will remember.
What to expect
Burn ignites with contemporary energy and sustained forward momentum. The orchestration is bright and accessible without sounding dated, and the harmonic language is inventive enough to keep experienced listeners engaged while remaining direct enough for younger ensembles to execute with precision and pride.
Who it's for
This piece suits concert bands at the Grade 4 level seeking an opener with contemporary credentials and genuine audience appeal. It works equally well for festival competition, concert showcase, or as the launching point for your program when you want to signal that your band plays modern music with confidence.
How to get the most out of it
- Establish a steady pulse in the first section; this piece thrives on propulsive momentum rather than rubato. Lock the rhythm section early in rehearsal to anchor the ensemble's sense of drive.
- Balance the thematic material across your sections. The contemporary orchestration demands clean voice leading, so highlight countermelodies in the woodwinds and brass without losing the primary theme.
- Build the climax gradually and resist the urge to rush as dynamics intensify. The arc depends on disciplined pacing through the final third.
- Use the recorded accompaniment if available to check tuning and intonation against a professional standard; contemporary harmonies expose pitch issues quickly.
How to use it
Program this as your opening number when you want an immediate statement of quality and contemporary relevance. At 1 minute 45 seconds, it sets the tone without dominating your concert arc, and its Contest/Festival designation makes it equally valuable for competitive situations or traditional concert settings where you need impact without exhausting your ensemble's energy before the next piece.
Skills your students will build
- Ensemble balance in contemporary harmonic contexts
- Sustaining momentum and pacing through accelerating complexity
- Precision in articulation and rhythmic alignment across sections
- Sectional independence while maintaining overall ensemble cohesion