Deluge: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Grade: 0.5-1
Item: 35-PK00434877
$40.00
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Deluge - Conductor Score (Full Score) | $6.00 | |
| Deluge - Flute | $6.00 | |
| Deluge - Oboe | $6.00 | |
| Deluge - Bb Clarinet | $6.00 | |
| Deluge - Bb Bass Clarinet | $6.00 | |
| Deluge - Eb Alto Saxophone | $6.00 | |
| Deluge - Bb Tenor Saxophone | $6.00 | |
| Deluge - Eb Baritone Saxophone | $6.00 | |
| Deluge - Bb Trumpet | $6.00 | |
| Deluge - F Horn | $6.00 | |
| Deluge - Trombone/Baritone B.C./Bassoon | $6.00 | |
| Deluge - Baritone T.C. | $6.00 | |
| Deluge - Tuba | $6.00 | |
| Deluge - Percussion 1 | $6.00 | |
| Deluge - Percussion 2 | $6.00 | |
| Deluge - Mallet Percussion | $6.00 | |
| Deluge - Timpani | $6.00 | |
| Deluge - Piano | $6.00 |
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Description
This descriptive work for first-year players pays tribute to all those affected by the devastation created by Hurricane Florence in 2018 as it swept through the Carolinas. The dark mood combined with powerful musical statements will help make this a meaningful piece for your young players. Dur: 2:10
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00434877
More about this title
Why we love this
Deluge demonstrates that even beginning ensembles can tackle emotionally substantial material without overwhelming technical demands. The piece respects your players' developing musicianship while asking them to invest in something larger than themselves, which often becomes the moment young musicians recognize why they want to keep playing.
What to expect
Deluge unfolds with a dark, contemplative quality that builds toward moments of genuine power and conviction. The writing captures both the weight of loss and the resilience required to move forward, creating an experience that stays with listeners after the final note.
Who it's for
Grade 0.5 to 1 concert bands ready to engage with emotionally resonant material. This works beautifully for ensembles that need accessible writing but refuse to settle for lightweight content.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape the phrasing through consistent air support rather than relying on articulation changes; younger players often lose tonal center when they try to shape dynamics with their tongues.
- Have your ensemble listen to the full recording before the first rehearsal so the dark mood and overall arc settle into their ears; this context work will pay dividends when they encounter challenging passages.
- Balance the powerful musical statements against the surrounding texture; the impactful moments land hardest when they emerge from restraint, not from playing everything at full volume.
How to use it
Consider opening a concert with this piece to establish emotional depth and signal that your band takes its artistic responsibility seriously. Its 2:10 duration also makes it ideal for pairing with lighter concert openers or as a standalone feature on a program focused on community healing and resilience.
Skills your students will build
- Sustaining tone quality through extended passages at soft dynamics
- Responding to the conductor's shaping of phrase contours
- Balancing individual voice with ensemble texture
- Interpreting expressive intent from minimal marking instruction
- Maintaining musical focus during slower tempos