Cheyenne: Marching Band Conductor Score & Parts
By Mike Story
Grade: 2 (Easy)
Item: 00-PK-0006727
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Cheyenne: Score | $7.00 | |
| Cheyenne: Flute | $3.00 | |
| Cheyenne: 1st B-flat Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| Cheyenne: Optional Bb Clarinet/Horn in Bb | $3.00 | |
| Cheyenne: E-flat Alto Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Cheyenne: Bb Tenor Saxophone/Bartione Treble Clef | $3.00 | |
| Cheyenne: E-flat Baritone Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Cheyenne: 1st B-flat Trumpet | $3.00 | |
| Cheyenne: 2nd B-flat Trumpet | $3.00 | |
| Cheyenne: 1st F Horn | $3.00 | |
| Cheyenne: 1st Trombone | $3.00 | |
| Cheyenne: Baritone B.C. | $3.00 | |
| Cheyenne: Tuba | $3.00 | |
| Cheyenne: Electric Bass | $3.00 | |
| Cheyenne: Bells | $3.00 | |
| Cheyenne: Xylophone | $3.00 | |
| Cheyenne: Snare Drum | $3.00 | |
| Cheyenne: Quad-Toms | $3.00 | |
| Cheyenne: Tonal Bass Drum | $3.00 | |
| Cheyenne: Cymbals | $3.00 | |
| Cheyenne: Auxiliary Percussion | $3.00 | |
| Cheyenne: Piano Accompaniment | $3.00 | |
| Cheyenne: Drums | $3.00 |
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Description
This is a powerful western-flavored original from the pen of Mike Story. Big melodies and strong harmonies make this a perfect opener or stands tune. (1:15)
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Additional Details
Series:
Big and Easy
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
120
SKU:
00-PK-0006727
More about this title
About the Composer: Mike Story
Mike Story is a prolific composer and arranger whose work appears regularly on marching band field shows and concert programs across North America. His compositions are known for their accessibility at lower grade levels combined with strong melodic writing and orchestration that gives students meaningful material to perform.
Why we love this
Story delivers exactly what a Grade 2 opener needs: instant impact through memorable melodies and solid harmonic support that doesn't require advanced technical facility. The western character gives your program personality while remaining straightforward enough that students can focus on execution rather than deciphering complex writing.
What to expect
Cheyenne captures the sweep and energy of the American West through direct, powerful melodies supported by harmonic depth that feels substantial rather than simplified. The piece moves forward with the momentum of a western landscape, built on big musical ideas that sit naturally under a marching band's sound.
Who it's for
Directors looking for a confident opener that sits comfortably within Grade 2 technical demands while delivering strong musical content. Marching bands at the early competitive or recreational level who need repertoire that builds ensemble confidence without requiring extensive rehearsal time on fundamentals.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape the big melodies with long phrase arcs rather than playing each note at the same dynamic level; let the natural contour of the line guide your musical shaping.
- Balance the melody against the harmonic foundation so the western flavor comes through clearly; avoid letting accompaniment voices overwhelm the primary tune.
- Use the relatively brief runtime (1:15) to your advantage by treating this as a high-energy statement that sets the tone for your program.
- Ensure consistent articulation across sections so the strong harmonic progressions land with unified impact.
How to use it
Open your show or concert with this to establish energy and set a programmatic direction immediately. The western theme pairs naturally with other Americana or landscape-inspired works if you're building a thematic arc, or it stands alone as a crowd-pleasing curtain-raiser that gets applause before the next piece begins.
Skills your students will build
- Sustaining long melodic phrases with consistent tone quality
- Balance between melody and harmonic accompaniment
- Articulation unity across multiple instrumental sections
- Interpreting and executing dynamic shaping in straightforward harmonic progressions