Carnival of Venice: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Featuring the Trumpet Section
Italian Folk Song / arr. Jack Bullock
Grade: 0.5 (Very Easy)
Item: 00-PK-0005143
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| Carnival of Venice: Score | $8.00 | |
| Carnival of Venice: Flute | $3.00 | |
| Carnival of Venice: Oboe | $3.00 | |
| Carnival of Venice: 1st B-flat Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| Carnival of Venice: B-flat Bass Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| Carnival of Venice: E-flat Alto Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Carnival of Venice: B-flat Tenor Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Carnival of Venice: E-flat Baritone Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Carnival of Venice: 1st B-flat Trumpet | $3.00 | |
| Carnival of Venice: 1st F Horn | $3.00 | |
| Carnival of Venice: 1st Trombone | $3.00 | |
| Carnival of Venice: Baritone T.C. | $3.00 | |
| Carnival of Venice: Tuba | $3.00 | |
| Carnival of Venice: Mallets | $3.00 | |
| Carnival of Venice: 1st Percussion | $3.00 | |
| Carnival of Venice: 2nd Percussion | $3.00 | |
| Carnival of Venice: Timpani | $3.00 |
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Description
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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Additional Details
Series:
Belwin Very Beginning Band
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
130
SKU:
00-PK-0005143
More about this title
About the Arranger: Jack Bullock
Jack Bullock brings decades of practical experience to his arranging work, having spent 20 years teaching instrumental music in school settings and seven years as an assistant band director at Ithaca College's School of Music. His background as a trumpet performer with the Miami Philharmonic Orchestra and Miami Opera Company, combined with his doctoral training in music education, informs arrangements that serve both students and audiences.
With more than 600 published works across concert band, orchestra, jazz ensemble, and marching band, Bullock has established himself as a prolific voice in accessible ensemble writing. He co-authored the Belwin 21st Century Band Method and served as a contributing arranger for Alfred Music's Music Expressions curriculum, reflecting his commitment to bridging the gap between pedagogical goals and musical engagement.
Why we love this
Bullock's arrangement strips away the complexity that often surrounds this beloved melody, letting early ensembles shine while maintaining the piece's infectious charm. The trumpet feature gives young players a moment to step into the spotlight with material that audiences recognize immediately, creating confidence and genuine applause. At grade 0.5, this works as a genuine first-concert piece without compromise.
What to expect
Sunny and celebratory, like a musical snapshot of Italian streetlife. The melody dances forward with natural grace, and even in its simplified form, it carries the warmth and recognition that comes from centuries of audiences humming this tune.
Who it's for
Beginning concert band students taking the stage for the first time, especially trumpet players ready for a section feature that feels achievable and rewarding. Directors launching a young ensemble need material that wins over audiences while building student confidence without requiring advanced technique.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the trumpet section so the melody reads clearly against the band accompaniment; this is their moment to sing the tune with confidence and without fighting the ensemble behind them.
- Shape the melody with slight phrase peaks rather than playing straight through; even very easy repertoire benefits from musical intentionality and will sound more expressive.
- Keep the band accompaniment light and rhythmically tight so the trumpet line remains the focal point. Precision in the rhythm section matters at every level.
- Let the recorded accompaniment track establish a comfortable tempo before rehearsal; this melody has a natural lilt that the ensemble will feel once anchored.
How to use it
Open a first concert with this piece to immediately establish goodwill with families and community members who recognize the melody. It pairs well with other early-grade folk selections or can anchor a program section that showcases section features, giving visibility to young trumpet players while the full band gets valuable ensemble experience.
Skills your students will build
- Reading simple folk melody in concert pitch
- Playing as a section feature with band accompaniment
- Balancing individual lines within ensemble texture
- Sustaining lyrical phrasing over multiple measures
- Responding to conductor direction in a performance setting