Carnival of Venice: Concert Band Conductor Score

$8.00 USD

Carnival of Venice: Concert Band Conductor Score

Name: Carnival of Venice: Concert Band Conductor Score
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-38294S
Price: 8.00 USD
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Featuring the Trumpet Section

Italian Folk Song / arr. Jack Bullock

Grade: 0.5 (Very Easy)

Item: 00-38294S

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This memorable melody is a favorite of audiences everywhere. It has been performed in many versions, but this arrangement features the trumpet section with full band accompaniment. Bring this revered Italian folk song to your very first band concert! (1:15) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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Series: Belwin Very Beginning Band

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 12

UPC: 038081438498

SKU: 00-38294S

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About the Arranger: Jack Bullock

Jack Bullock brings deep experience as both a performer and educator to his work as a composer and arranger. A trumpet player who performed with the Miami Philharmonic Orchestra and Miami Opera Company, he studied with renowned pedagogues including Harry Glantz and Craig McHenry. He has taught instrumental music for two decades, served as assistant band director at Ithaca College's School of Music, and chaired that department for four years.

Bullock's catalog includes more than 600 published works across concert band, orchestra, jazz ensemble, and marching band. He co-authored the Belwin 21st Century Band Method and contributed arrangements to Music Expressions, Alfred Music's comprehensive school curriculum. His work has earned him recognition in Who's Who in Entertainment, and he has conducted clinics throughout the United States, Canada, and England since joining ASCAP in 1980.

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Why we love this

This arrangement takes a melody that resonates across generations and gives beginning bands an immediate win. The trumpet feature keeps young players engaged while the full band accompaniment provides rich harmonic support that sounds far more sophisticated than the Grade 0.5 difficulty suggests. It's the kind of piece that reminds students and audiences alike why they love band music.

What to expect

Carnival of Venice sparkles with the warmth and approachability of a beloved folk melody. This arrangement celebrates that charm while giving young musicians a chance to feel the satisfaction of a well-balanced ensemble sound. It's genuinely joyful without being saccharine.

Who it's for

This score is ideal for conductors leading their first or second band concert. The Grade 0.5 level means even bands with just a few weeks of rehearsal can handle it, while the familiar melody and performance length of 1:15 give audiences a piece they'll genuinely enjoy.

How to get the most out of it

Balance the trumpet section so the melody sings clearly without drowning out the accompaniment voices. Young trumpet players often play too loudly when excited about a feature.
Shape the phrasing in the trumpet line as you would in a vocal arrangement. The melody has natural breathing points that will feel more musical than straight rhythm-to-rhythm phrasing.
Keep the accompaniment steady and supportive. This arrangement works best when the full band acts as a unified foundation for the trumpet section to sit on top of.

How to use it

Open your very first band concert with this piece to build confidence and establish a celebratory tone. The short length and accessibility make it perfect for a program that also includes longer or more complex works, or use it as a welcome break in a longer rehearsal when you want to remind students what band sounds like when everything clicks.