California Here I Come: Concert Band Conductor Score

$10.00 USD

California Here I Come: Concert Band Conductor Score

Name: California Here I Come: Concert Band Conductor Score
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-50787S
Price: 10.00 USD
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Words and music by Bud DeSylva, Joseph Meyer and Al Jolson / arr. Jerry Brubaker

Grade: 2.5

Item: 00-50787S

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Celebrate the 100th anniversary of this classic tune with Jerry Brubaker's masterful band arrangement of California Here I Come. Transport your audience to the Golden State with its iconic melodies and energetic rhythms. It's an exciting opportunity to pay homage to a century of timeless musical charm while showcasing your young band. (1:20)

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Series: Pop Young Band

Publisher: Alfred Music

ISBN10: 1-4706-6927-7

ISBN13: 978-1-4706-6927-0

UPC: 038081588094

SKU: 00-50787S

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About the Composer: Bud DeSylva

Bud DeSylva was a pivotal figure in American popular song, equally fluent as lyricist, composer, and producer. His partnership with Joseph Meyer and Al Jolson on "California Here I Come" in 1921 created one of the era's most recognizable melodies, a song so durable it has remained part of the standard repertoire across genres for a century.

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Why we love this

Jerry Brubaker's arrangement captures the infectious optimism of the original without overwhelming a Grade 2.5 band. The writing stays true to the song's melodic character while distributing the material in a way that keeps every section engaged and lets young players experience the satisfaction of playing a real, recognizable tune.

What to expect

California sunshine distilled into brass and woodwinds. The melody hums with early-20th-century optimism and energy, bright without being frantic, celebratory without veering into novelty. Your audience will recognize it immediately, and your band will feel the boost that comes from playing something people actually know.

Who it's for

Directors programming a concert or assembly that calls for something spirited, approachable, and genuinely fun to play. This works equally well for early in the season when sections still need confidence-building wins or as a crowd-pleaser closer.

How to get the most out of it

Balance the melody between first clarinets and cornet; the song's charm depends on the line singing through clearly without the rhythm section drowning it out.
Nail the rhythmic precision in the supporting parts. Off-beat figures and syncopation in the accompaniment feel loose and lazy if they're not locked in.
Shape the dynamic contours deliberately. The piece wants to feel bright and forward-moving, not static, so plan your swell points and pulls back carefully.
Let the ending breathe slightly. Resist rushing into the final cadence; a small hesitation before the last chords gives it weight.

How to use it

Pair this with other standards from the American Songbook to create a "Great American Tunes" concert, or use it as an uplifting mid-set or closing number to send audiences out smiling. The 1:20 duration also makes it ideal for variety concert formats where you need strong, compact selections.