Count Rockula: Baritone/Euphonium
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Count Rockula: Baritone/Euphonium

By Timothy Loest

Grade: 1.5

Item: 98-PC-DB1393_BBC1
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Experience “monster rock” like you’ve never experienced before! This well-crafted, easy-grooving original derives its ghoulish charm from its funky beat and various sound effects, including flexatone, finger snaps, and the entire ensemble shouting “Boo!” A frighteningly fun piece that will put a smile on everyone's face, even if it is midnight with a full moon!

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Series: FJH Developing Band
Publisher: The FJH Music Company, Inc.
SKU: 98-PC-DB1393_BBC1

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About the Composer: Timothy Loest

Timothy Loest

Timothy Loest has spent over three decades in the classroom while building an international reputation for accessible, engaging band compositions. His work for young ensembles appears regularly in concert halls worldwide, and his influence extends through pedagogical partnerships with best-selling methods including Measures of Success and Warm-ups and Beyond. In 2017, his composition Cloud Gate drew over 5,000 spectators at Chicago's Millennium Park, and that same year he received the Illinois Grade School Music Association's Cloyd Myers Memorial Award for Excellence in Music Education.

Loest's catalog spans publications with major houses including Warner Bros., C.L. Barnhouse, and FJH Music, and his compositions have aired on network television programs from The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to Good Morning America. In 2022, he founded Fanfare Music Press to publish high-quality band repertoire. He holds degrees from Illinois State University and Northwestern University, maintains ASCAP membership, and continues to accept commissions for band works through his website.

Why we love this

Loest nails the balance between novelty and musicality here. The funk groove and sound effects (flexatone, finger snaps, ensemble "Boo!") feel genuinely fun without undermining the band's musicianship, and the Grade 1.5 difficulty means your entire ensemble stays engaged rather than sitting out entire sections. It's the kind of piece that reminds students why they play in band.

What to expect

Count Rockula channels the playful energy of monster-movie camp with a funky, modern edge. The combination of groove-based harmony, rhythmic snap, and theatrical sound effects creates a piece that feels both silly and satisfying, with enough musical substance to keep young musicians invested.

Who it's for

Directors working with Grade 1.5 bands who want a Halloween or fall concert piece that genuinely entertains audiences and performers alike. This works equally well for developing bands seeking approachable rock repertoire with personality and teaching moments around contemporary grooves and ensemble playing.

How to get the most out of it

  • Treat the flexatone and finger snaps as integral ensemble members, not distractions. Lock these sounds into the groove just as you would any melodic line.
  • Build the "Boo!" moment with clear conducting and a few rehearsals dedicated to ensemble articulation and timing; the payoff is worth it.
  • Lean into the rock groove's pocket feel. Avoid letting the rhythm section rush; this piece thrives on a laid-back, confident pulse.

How to use it

Perfect for a Halloween or October concert as either an opener (to set a fun tone) or a closer (to send the audience home smiling). It also serves well in pops concerts or family-friendly events where accessibility and entertainment value matter as much as musical rigor.

Skills your students will build

  • Reading and playing rock groove rhythms with consistent pocket feel
  • Ensemble coordination of non-pitched percussion and sound effects within the band texture
  • Articulation and timing of group shout cues ("Boo!")
  • Balance and blend in funk-inflected harmony
  • Confidence playing contemporary idioms beyond traditional concert music

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