Carnival in Rio: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
By Mike Story
Grade: 1 (Very Easy)
Item: 00-PK-0005333
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Carnival in Rio: Score | $9.00 | |
| Carnival in Rio: Flute | $3.00 | |
| Carnival in Rio: Oboe | $3.00 | |
| Carnival in Rio: 1st B-flat Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| Carnival in Rio: B-flat Bass Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| Carnival in Rio: E-flat Alto Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Carnival in Rio: B-flat Tenor Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Carnival in Rio: E-flat Baritone Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Carnival in Rio: 1st B-flat Trumpet | $3.00 | |
| Carnival in Rio: 1st F Horn | $3.00 | |
| Carnival in Rio: 1st Trombone | $3.00 | |
| Carnival in Rio: Baritone T.C. | $3.00 | |
| Carnival in Rio: Tuba | $3.00 | |
| Carnival in Rio: 1st Percussion | $3.00 | |
| Carnival in Rio: 2nd Percussion | $3.00 | |
| Carnival in Rio: 3rd Percussion | $3.00 | |
| Carnival in Rio: Piano Accompaniment | $3.00 |
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Description
Those of us who have not visited Brazil during Carnival must experience the wild celebrations through pictures, descriptions and, of course, music! Your percussion section sets up the South American rhythm and soon the winds add a spicy melodic line. This is the piece to play between the overture and march for needed contrast.
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Additional Details
Series:
Belwin Beginning Band
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
138
SKU:
00-PK-0005333
More about this title
About the Composer: Mike Story
Mike Story has built a substantial catalog of accessible concert band arrangements and original works that prioritize teachability without sacrificing musical integrity. His compositions for beginning and intermediate ensembles demonstrate a deep understanding of what young musicians can accomplish when given clear, well-crafted writing.
Why we love this
Story captures the infectious energy of Brazilian Carnival with orchestration that sits perfectly at Grade 1, giving your ensemble the chance to play something genuinely fun without drowning in technical complexity. The percussion-forward writing means your rhythm section gets real work to do, while the melody stays accessible enough that every wind player can contribute meaningfully. It's the kind of piece that makes students want to come to rehearsal.
What to expect
Vibrant and celebratory, with the unmistakable pulse of Brazilian rhythm running through every measure. Your students will feel the liveliness in their hands and hear the brightness of a festival that's designed to transport an audience, even if they've never experienced Carnival firsthand.
Who it's for
Grade 1 concert bands looking to program something with genuine character and cultural flavor without sacrificing musicality or technical accessibility. It works for ensembles building their rhythmic foundations and beginning to explore how different instrumental colors can shape a piece.
How to get the most out of it
- Keep the South American rhythms in the percussion section locked and steady from the very first entrance; they set the foundation for everything that follows and can't waver.
- Balance the melodic line in the winds so it cuts through the percussion without forcing players to strain; this is about spice, not overpowering heat.
- Let the contrast in dynamics and texture breathe; the contrast Story builds is what makes this effective as a set piece between heavier works.
How to use it
Place this between an overture and a traditional march to inject energy and variety into your concert flow. It's the perfect palette cleanser when you need your audience to wake up without demanding the technical firepower of a Grade 2 or 3 showstopper.
Skills your students will build
- Reading and maintaining Latin/South American rhythmic patterns
- Balancing melodic lines over driving percussion accompaniment
- Ensemble unity with clear sectional independence
- Rhythmic precision at a brisk tempo