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Concerto for Percussion Section and Band: Conductor Score

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Concerto for Percussion Section and Band: Conductor Score

Concerto for Percussion Section and Band: Conductor Score

By Jared Spears

Grade: 3

Item: 36-50165006
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The perfect vehicle to show off a good percussion section! The parts are of moderate difficulty and carefully notated so they can be played by as few as five percussionists. This piece can be performed with the section in their normal position to avoid long set-up times. There's really no reason not to play the work!

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Series: LudwigMasters Concert Band
Publisher: Keiser Productions, Inc.
ISBN10: 1-62-156121-6
ISBN13: 978-1-62-156121-7
UPC: 654690693518
SKU: 36-50165006
Instrumentation: Percussion Soli, Concert Band

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About the Composer: Jared Spears

Jared Spears

Jared Spears holds the rank of Professor of Music Emeritus at Arkansas State University, where he spent 32 years teaching theory, history, composition, percussion, and band across all educational levels. A native of Chicago, he earned degrees from Northern Illinois University, the Cosmopolitan School of Music, and Northwestern University, where he studied with respected composers and pedagogues including Alan Stout and Anthony Donato.

Since retiring from ASU in 1999, Spears has maintained an active composing and conducting career, producing over 250 original works for band, choir, orchestra, and chamber ensembles published by major American and European publishers. His accolades include the Faricy Award for Creative Music from Northwestern, citations of excellence from the National Band Association, multiple ASCAP awards, and recognition in international music directories. His compositions have been performed and recorded worldwide, and he has guest conducted festivals and clinics across North America and Europe.

Why we love this

This concerto gives your percussion section a genuine spotlight without requiring a massive battery of instruments or a lengthy intermission for setup. Spears writes with clear knowledge of what percussionists enjoy playing and what conductors need: music that sounds impressive, stays playable with five solid players, and fits seamlessly into a standard band concert.

What to expect

Rhythmically energetic and accessible, this piece lets percussion colors shine with the support of a well-crafted band accompaniment. The Grade 3 difficulty means confident, capable playing from the soloists and the ensemble, with musical substance rather than flashy showmanship.

Who it's for

Band directors who have a solid percussion section ready for a feature and want repertoire that rewards their work without becoming logistically complicated. This works equally well for groups performing at festival level or in community concert settings.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the band accompaniment to let the percussion section soloists speak clearly; this is their feature, so resist the urge to fill every moment with full band sonority.
  • Work out the percussion parts separately before rehearsing with the full ensemble to lock in independence and rhythmic precision among the soloists.
  • Confirm your percussion setup during the piece and explore whether keeping instruments in their normal positions works for your space; Spears designed this piece to avoid extended changeovers.
  • Give the band sections clear architectural points where they support versus recede, making the formal structure audible to your audience.

How to use it

Place this as a centerpiece on a concert where percussion and band share the spotlight equally, or program it mid-concert to showcase ensemble depth. The moderate difficulty and feature format make it ideal for spring concerts when your ensemble is musically mature and your percussion section has logged significant rehearsal time.

Skills your students will build

  • Playing as a unified percussion ensemble with independence from the band accompaniment
  • Balancing multiple percussion voices within a solo section
  • Reading and executing parts notated for flexibility (as few as five players)
  • Responding to conductor leadership in a feature context
  • Coordinating setup and performance without extended transitions

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