Casey at the Bat: Concert Band Conductor Score

$10.00 USD

Casey at the Bat: Concert Band Conductor Score

Name: Casey at the Bat: Concert Band Conductor Score
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-29481S
Price: 10.00 USD
Availability: InStock

By Randol Alan Bass

Grade: 5 (Difficult)

Item: 00-29481S

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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: 40

UPC: 038081324678

SKU: 00-29481S

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About the Composer: Randol Alan Bass

Randol Alan Bass is a composer whose work spans orchestral, wind band, and chamber ensembles. His commissions from major ensembles like the Dallas Symphony reflect his ability to craft accessible yet sophisticated concert works that engage both musicians and audiences.

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Why we love this

This is narrative music that actually works. The piece gives your band a starring role in storytelling rather than treating the narrator as window dressing, and the Grade 5 orchestration sits at that sweet spot where advanced high school programs can deliver genuine musical substance without requiring soloists or specialized technical writing.

What to expect

The music captures the Americana spirit of Thayer's poem with sweeping melodic lines, driving rhythms that mirror the baseball action, and moments of real dramatic tension as the narrative builds toward its famous ending. The scoring balances accessibility with vivid orchestration, creating a piece that sounds substantial without drowning out the narrator's voice.

Who it's for

Concert bands seeking a substantial Grade 5 work that combines musical interest with audience engagement. This piece works equally well for competitive festivals and community concert settings, and appeals to programs that want to venture beyond purely instrumental literature without programming a full musical theater production.

How to get the most out of it

Balance the narrator's voice carefully in rehearsal; mic placement matters more than you think, and the band must lock into the narrator's timing rather than the other way around.
Mark clear cues in your score for the narrator's entrances and major textual moments so section leaders can watch you, not their stands.
Shape phrases around the poetry's natural cadences rather than treating each musical section as isolated. The story drives the music, not vice versa.
Use the 6:30 duration to build pacing; resist the urge to slow down during ensemble passages. Modern audiences expect this style to move.

How to use it

Program this as a centerpiece concert work that draws casual listeners and families into your concerts. The novelty factor and narrative hook make it ideal for spring pops concerts, patriotic programs, or as the anchor piece on a mixed repertoire festival program where you want to make a memorable impression.

Skills your students will build

Ensemble communication with a soloistic narrator and flexible phrase timing
Balancing musical interest across all sections in Grade 5 orchestration
Sustaining dramatic tension through programmatic storytelling
Dynamic control and expressive playing at a challenging harmonic and rhythmic level