Dr. Rockenstein: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Various / arr. Steve Hodges
Grade: 1.5 (Easy)
Item: 00-PK-0000287
$52.00
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| Dr. Rockenstein: Score | $7.00 | |
| Dr. Rockenstein: Flute | $3.00 | |
| Dr. Rockenstein: Oboe | $3.00 | |
| Dr. Rockenstein: Bassoon | $3.00 | |
| Dr. Rockenstein: 1st B-flat Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| Dr. Rockenstein: 2nd B-flat Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| Dr. Rockenstein: E-flat Alto Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| Dr. Rockenstein: B-flat Bass Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| Dr. Rockenstein: E-flat Alto Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Dr. Rockenstein: 2nd E-flat Alto Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Dr. Rockenstein: B-flat Tenor Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Dr. Rockenstein: E-flat Baritone Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Dr. Rockenstein: 1st B-flat Trumpet | $3.00 | |
| Dr. Rockenstein: 2nd B-flat Trumpet | $3.00 | |
| Dr. Rockenstein: 1st F Horn | $3.00 | |
| Dr. Rockenstein: 1st Trombone | $3.00 | |
| Dr. Rockenstein: Baritone T.C. | $3.00 | |
| Dr. Rockenstein: Baritone B.C. | $3.00 | |
| Dr. Rockenstein: Tuba | $3.00 | |
| Dr. Rockenstein: Mallets | $3.00 | |
| Dr. Rockenstein: 1st Percussion | $3.00 |
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Description
Take some of the more memorable "scary" musical motives, set them to an exciting rock beat and you have the perfect end-of-rehearsal piece! Challenging and engaging, this clever arrangement provides plenty of opportunities for each section of the band to shine. With active percussion and solid scoring, this piece will be a real hit with the band and audience alike! This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
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Additional Details
Series:
Challenger Band Series
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
124
SKU:
00-PK-0000287
More about this title
About the Arranger: Steve Hodges
Steve Hodges brings four decades of public school directing experience to his work as a composer and arranger. He holds degrees from Western Oregon University and Central Washington University, and has published over 120 concert band pieces with Alfred Music since 1986, along with choral arrangements through Staff Music and Shawnee Press. His works have traveled to festivals and state conventions across multiple countries, and several of his compositions have received commissions from honor bands and school programs throughout North America.
Beyond the concert hall, Hodges' music has appeared on broadcasts for TBS and ESPN, and he maintains membership in ASCAP. Now retired and living in The Dalles, Oregon, he continues to engage with community music while watching his grandchildren perform his arrangements in their own school bands.
Why we love this
Halloween programming often falls into one of two camps: overly dark or too silly. Hodges threads the needle by pulling recognizable scary motives and reimagining them through a high-energy rock lens, creating something that's genuinely fun to play without sacrificing musical substance. The scoring ensures every section gets meaningful moments to shine, which keeps rehearsal engagement high and gives students real ownership of the piece.
What to expect
Playful and propulsive. The familiar scary motives create instant recognition and a sense of clever fun, while the rock beat strips away any gothic pretense and just makes you want to move. It's spooky turned sideways, clever rather than creepy.
Who it's for
Beginning and early-intermediate concert bands looking for an end-of-rehearsal energizer that actually holds up musically. The Grade 1.5 level keeps technical demands reasonable, so younger or less experienced players can succeed without feeling patronized.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock the rhythm section tight. The rock groove depends on the percussion and low brass sitting absolutely together; spend early rehearsals isolating these parts before layering the melody and counter-melody.
- Emphasize the contrast between sections. When the melody passes from one group to another, make sure the incoming section attacks with clarity so audiences hear the hand-off.
- Let the percussion lean into their role. This arrangement gives them active, driving parts that propel the entire piece; they're not just keeping time, they're the engine.
How to use it
Save this for a Halloween concert finale or a spring pops concert where you want something with personality and lift. It works equally well as an end-of-year celebration piece, especially in programs targeting younger or newer musicians who respond to contemporary sounds.
Skills your students will build
- Playing with a steady groove and rock rhythmic pulse
- Passing melodic material between sections with clear articulation and balance
- Synchronizing rhythm section parts to create a cohesive rhythmic foundation
- Reading straightforward concert band voicing and part doublings