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Butterfly's Ball: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

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Butterfly's Ball: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Butterfly's Ball: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

from A Child's Garden of Verses

By Ryan Fraley

Grade: 3

Item: 98-B1249
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This compelling work incorporates elements of mystery and intrigue in a whirlwind of sounds, colors, and textures. Written in a quick 3/4 time, this engaging composition uses an attractive harmonic language, expressive melodic lines, and clever orchestrations to invoke the fairy-tale imagery of Robert Louis Stevenson's poetry in A Child's Garden of Verses. The playful nature of the piece moves between a lilting quality and a more lyrical expressive nature. Wonderful writing and an excellent change of pace for any concert. (3:50) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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Series: FJH Concert Band
Publisher: The FJH Music Company, Inc.
UPC: 674398216901
SKU: 98-B1249

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About the Composer: Ryan Fraley

Ryan Fraley

Ryan Fraley has established himself as a composer committed to creating accessible yet musically sophisticated works for concert band. His writing demonstrates a keen ear for orchestration and an understanding of what makes ensemble music engaging for both performers and audiences.

Why we love this

Fraley crafts a piece that delivers genuine programmatic storytelling without sacrificing musical substance. The balance between whimsical character and legitimate harmonic interest makes this a crowd-pleaser that still respects the intelligence of your musicians.

What to expect

Imagine a storybook opening with a quick, shimmering animation sequence, then pausing for a moment of genuine tenderness before the magic swirls back in. The piece captures the enchantment of Stevenson's verse through a constantly shifting sonic landscape that feels alive and slightly mischievous.

Who it's for

Grade 3 bands ready to move beyond purely rhythmic focus into genuine musicality and programmatic expression. This works equally well for groups developing interpretive skills and ensembles looking for a thoughtful concert piece that still sparkles with accessibility.

How to get the most out of it

  • Keep the 3/4 pulse dancing; resist the temptation to push tempo during the lilting passages. The playfulness lives in rhythmic clarity, not speed.
  • Shape the expressive, lyrical sections with real dynamic contrast. These moments need breath and space to land as the piece's emotional counterweight.
  • Pay attention to the orchestration details in the score. Fraley's color choices are deliberate; highlight them so the audience hears the fairy-tale imagery.
  • Balance transparency in the faster sections with fullness in the legit lyrical material. Your ensemble should sound like it's painting a picture.

How to use it

Place this early on a concert to establish energy and color, or use it as the bridge between a heavier classical work and a closing march. It's substantial enough for a festival submission but engaging enough to serve as a mood-setter on a mixed program.

Skills your students will build

  • Maintaining steady pulse in 3/4 with lyrical rubato
  • Balancing contrasting musical characters within a single work
  • Listening for and executing orchestration colors
  • Phrasing in quick tempos without rushing
  • Dynamic control across full ensemble texture
  • Connecting programmatic imagery to musical interpretation

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