Casey at the Bat: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

$75.00 USD

Casey at the Bat: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Casey at the Bat: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-29481
Price: 75.00 USD
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By Randol Alan Bass

Grade: 5 (Difficult)

Item: 00-29481

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Casey at the Bat is based on the well-known poem of the same title, first published in San Francisco during the late 1800s by Ernest L. Thayer. This musical version of the famous story was commissioned by the Dallas Symphony and was given its first performance by that ensemble in April, 2001, with Pat Sajak serving as narrator. The composer subsequently arranged the work for wind ensemble at the request of Col. Michael Colburn, director of the "President's Own" Marine Band in Washington, DC. (6:30)

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Series: Alfred Concert Band

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 302

UPC: 038081324661

SKU: 00-29481

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About the Composer: Randol Alan Bass

Randol Alan Bass is a composer whose work spans orchestral, band, and chamber music contexts. His compositions have been performed by major ensembles including the Dallas Symphony, and his arrangements have found their way into the standard wind ensemble repertoire through commissions from prestigious organizations like the President's Own Marine Band.

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Why we love this

This score captures the narrative arc of Thayer's poem with genuine musical wit and accessibility. Bass gives your band a chance to shine on a piece that balances programmatic storytelling with solid musicianship, and the optional narrator part adds theatrical flair without overshadowing the ensemble.

What to expect

The score combines Americana color with dramatic tension. You'll find moments of triumph and deflation, hope and heartbreak, all woven into a musical retelling that honors both Thayer's original tale and the band's expressive capability. It's earnest without being sentimental.

Who it's for

Conductors leading Grade 5 bands who want repertoire with strong narrative appeal and genuine musical substance. This work rewards bands with solid fundamentals and an appetite for something beyond traditional concert fare, making it especially valuable for programs seeking to engage audiences beyond the typical band repertoire.

How to get the most out of it

Shape the ensemble's dynamics to support the narrator's pacing. The band should breathe with the storyteller rather than pulling ahead or lagging behind the text.
Balance the melodic material across sections so themes stay clear without individual voices becoming spotlit. Blend is essential to the work's cohesion.
Find the comedy in the musical gestures. Bass has written moments of humor into the score; let them land naturally rather than pushing for exaggerated effects.
Use the recorded accompaniment or backing track if available to lock the band's ensemble timing, especially in passages where the narrator carries the primary narrative weight.

How to use it

Program this as a concert centerpiece or feature it in a pops-style concert where the narrator's involvement and programmatic content appeal to general audiences. The work also fits well in spring concerts or end-of-year showcases where you want to demonstrate your band's versatility and musicality beyond traditional marches and classical transcriptions.