Contempo: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

$58.00 USD

Contempo: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Contempo: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-BDM04010
Price: 58.00 USD
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By Michael Story

Grade: 2 (Easy)

Item: 00-BDM04010

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Michael Story has again written an original work with progressive elegance. The composition features a few soloistic sounds, all solidly cued, and avid percussion contributions complete the setting. The concrete scoring work will ensure an impressive musical presentation. (3:17)

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Series: Belwin Young Band

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 143

UPC: 654979066446

SKU: 00-BDM04010

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About the Composer: Michael Story

Michael Story has established himself as one of the most prolific and respected composers for young band, with a catalog that balances accessibility with genuine musical substance. His work for the Belwin Young Band series demonstrates a keen understanding of what student musicians can achieve at each level, combined with an ear for orchestration that sounds mature without requiring advanced technique.

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Why we love this

Story knows how to write for Grade 2 bands without talking down to them. The scoring here is sophisticated enough to hold a director's attention while remaining playable, and the strategic use of soloistic moments gives individual students something to prepare for and own. The percussion writing adds real texture rather than just keeping time, which elevates the overall sound considerably.

What to expect

Contemporary in spirit but never experimental. There's a sense of forward momentum and optimism running through the work, with moments of gentle reflection balanced against sections of bright, articulate energy. The orchestration feels clean and purposeful throughout.

Who it's for

Grade 2 concert bands looking for a contest or festival piece with real personality. The technical demands are modest, but the musical payoff is substantial, making it equally suitable for a winter concert where you want something engaging without stress.

How to get the most out of it

Balance the soloistic passages carefully; they should emerge from the ensemble rather than sit on top of it. Mark dynamics clearly in rehearsal and check that the cuing is being heard by the soloists.
Give the percussion section a proper rehearsal moment on their own. The patterns are straightforward, but their collective rhythmic clarity makes a meaningful difference to how the piece lands.
Tempo stability matters here. Even though the piece is relatively short, a slight drag in the middle section will undermine the forward momentum Story has built in.

How to use it

This works beautifully as an opener on a concert where you want to establish musicality right away. Pair it with a contrasting ballad or march to show your band's range, or program it in the middle of your set as a moment of contemporary interest among more traditional repertoire.