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Don't Taunt the Haunt: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
By Joseph Benjamin Earp
Grade: 2.5
Item: 98-PK-0000026
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Shrouded in mystery and steeped in spectral charm, Don't Taunt The Haunt is no ordinary piece. Echoes of a bygone age drift through the air as distant drums and chilling harmonies warn of unseen eyes and whispered curses. Allegedly penned under strange circumstances, the piece carries a lingering question: Is it merely music, or something more? One piece of advice remains clear---heed the title and beware the cost of mockery in the presence of the unseen.
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Series:
RWS - Developing Band
Publisher:
RWS Music Company
SKU:
98-PK-0000026
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Why we love this
Earp has written a piece that respects developing ensembles while delivering real musical atmosphere. The balance between accessibility and genuine spookiness makes this an ideal Halloween or fall concert opener that won't bore your experienced players or overwhelm your section leaders.
What to expect
The piece unfolds like a warning whispered across time, with distant percussion and shadowy harmonies creating an air of quiet foreboding. Rather than relying on shock tactics, it builds unease through careful orchestration and suggestion, inviting listeners into an unseen world.
Who it's for
Band directors programming Halloween or autumn concerts for Grade 2.5 ensembles who want something atmospheric without sacrificing musicianship. Works equally well for groups seeking character pieces that teach phrasing and dynamic control.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape the distant drum lines with clarity; they're the spine of the mystery, so give them space and let them breathe rather than rushing.
- Emphasize the contrast between the chilling harmonies and any lighter moments. This piece lives in its dynamics, so resist the temptation to play everything at one volume level.
- Tune the harmonies carefully, especially in the spectral sections. Slightly flat voicings can enhance the unsettling character, but intonation must still be intentional, not accidental.
How to use it
Open a Halloween or October concert with this to establish mood before moving into contrasting repertoire. It also pairs well with other light concert pieces, giving your program a thematic anchor while providing students practice in atmospheric playing and restraint.
Skills your students will build
- Dynamic control and shaping over extended passages
- Maintaining precise intonation in sustained harmonic contexts
- Clarity and independence in accompaniment figures (distant drums)
- Musical storytelling through orchestration rather than technical display