Dubinushka, Opus 62: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

$70.00 USD

Dubinushka, Opus 62: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Dubinushka, Opus 62: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-38355
Price: 70.00 USD
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By Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov / arr. Victor López

Grade: 3 (Medium Easy)

Item: 00-38355

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This work is a brilliant Russian showpiece that will inspire your ensemble's best efforts. It requires moderate technique and endurance skills. This arrangement, although not a faithful transcription, has been revised within limitations to resemble much of the original work. An extremely playable transcription for your next contest or festival, this new reduction of Rimsky-Korsakov's "Dubinushka" will be a sure winner. (3:45)

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Series: Belwin Concert Band

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 244

UPC: 038081430126

SKU: 00-38355

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About the Composer: Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov

Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov (1844-1908) was a Russian composer and master of orchestration whose innovations in color and harmonic language shaped the sound of late Romantic music. His gift for vivid instrumental writing made him one of the most performed orchestral composers in concert halls worldwide, and his influence on twentieth-century composers remains profound.

Beyond his celebrated operas and symphonic poems, Rimsky-Korsakov was a dedicated teacher and theorist who documented his approach to orchestration with precision and generosity. His works demand technical sophistication from performers while remaining accessible to audiences, a balance that explains their enduring place in concert programming across all levels.

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Why we love this

Victor López's arrangement captures the infectious energy and orchestral wizardry of Rimsky-Korsakov's original without overwhelming a Grade 3 ensemble. The 3:45 duration delivers real impact without excessive demands on endurance, and the piece offers the kind of exciting, audience-pleasing finale that contests and festivals reward. Directors appreciate arrangements that balance artistic integrity with playability, and this one achieves that without compromise.

What to expect

Dubinushka radiates the energy and spirit of Russian folk celebration, with an infectious rhythmic vitality that propels the work forward. The orchestration sparkles with color and personality, moving fluidly between lyrical moments and exuberant dance passages that feel both expansive and tightly controlled.

Who it's for

Concert bands at the Grade 3 level and above will find this arrangement accessible without feeling thin. Directors seeking a genuine showpiece that requires moderate technical work and ensemble discipline without extreme demands on individual players will discover an ideal festival or contest selection.

How to get the most out of it

Balance the principal melodic voices across sections; this work trades themes between woodwinds and brass, and clarity matters more than volume for the storytelling to land.
Treat rhythmic precision as your first priority. The folk dance character depends on crisp articulation and clean ensemble attacks, especially in the faster passages.
Use the recorded accompaniment (if available separately) for sectional rehearsals to lock in parts against the full texture before ensemble rehearsals.
Shape the dynamic arcs carefully. Rimsky-Korsakov's scoring naturally builds momentum, but let the arrangement breathe rather than pushing relentlessly forward.

How to use it

Program this as a closing number to showcase your ensemble's technical control and musicality in a single, memorable piece. It pairs beautifully with lighter opening selections or contrasting classical repertoire, and its three-minute-forty-five-second runtime makes it ideal for concert timing and festival scheduling.