Earth Shock: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
By Mekel Rogers
Level:.5
Item: 98-DB1625
$45.00
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Earth Shock: Score | $11.00 | |
| Earth Shock: Flute | $7.00 | |
| Earth Shock: Oboe | $7.00 | |
| Earth Shock: Bassoon | $7.00 | |
| Earth Shock: B-flat Clarinet | $7.00 | |
| Earth Shock: B-flat Bass Clarinet | $7.00 | |
| Earth Shock: E-flat Alto Saxophone | $7.00 | |
| Earth Shock: B-flat Tenor Saxophone | $7.00 | |
| Earth Shock: E-flat Baritone Saxophone | $7.00 | |
| Earth Shock: B-flat Trumpet | $7.00 | |
| Earth Shock: F Horn | $7.00 | |
| Earth Shock: Trombone | $7.00 | |
| Earth Shock: Baritone / Euphonium | $7.00 | |
| Earth Shock: Baritone T.C. | $7.00 | |
| Earth Shock: Tuba | $7.00 | |
| Earth Shock: Timpani | $7.00 | |
| Earth Shock: Bells | $7.00 | |
| Earth Shock: Percussion 1 | $7.00 | |
| Earth Shock: Percussion 2 | $7.00 | |
| Earth Shock: Percussion 3 | $7.00 |
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Description
Strong and intense melodies combine with modal harmonies and driving rhythms to create a piece for beginners that is accessible yet powerful. A variety of percussion timbres contrast with various styles in the winds to make this piece a great teaching tool to develop more musical playing skills. A superb choice for beginning bands.
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Additional Details
Series:
FJH Starter Series
Publisher:
The FJH Music Company, Inc.
SKU:
98-DB1625
More about this title
Why we love this
Rogers writes for beginning bands without condescension. The modal harmonies and rhythmic drive elevate what could easily be a simple opener into something your students will actually enjoy playing and listening to. You get genuine musicianship development wrapped inside material that fits the skill level perfectly.
What to expect
Propulsive and modern without losing accessibility. The strong melodic hooks grab attention immediately, while the modal harmonies and varied percussion create texture that rewards careful listening. It feels like real music, not just a training exercise.
Who it's for
Beginning concert bands ready to move beyond strictly tonal writing and explore more contemporary harmonic language. This works well for first-year or mixed-experience ensembles where you want to challenge musical thinking without overwhelming technical demands.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the percussion timbres carefully so each color reads distinctly without overpowering the winds. The variety of timbres is the piece's strength; let each one breathe.
- Shape the strong melodies with clear phrasing even at this beginner level. Encourage your students to sing through their parts mentally before playing them.
- Lock the driving rhythms in the ensemble first before layering melodic expression. Precision in the rhythmic foundation gives the intense sections their real power.
- Experiment with the modal harmony in sectionals. Help students hear how the mode colors the harmonic world differently than major or minor would.
How to use it
Open a concert or festival performance with this piece to set an energetic, contemporary tone. The contest/festival designation suggests it holds up well in adjudicated settings while remaining deeply enjoyable for audiences. Pair it with a lyrical ballad or lighter selection to show your band's range.
Skills your students will build
- Reading and performing in modal harmonic contexts
- Balancing and shaping melodic lines at a beginning level
- Listening to and executing rhythmic precision in driving ensemble passages
- Distinguishing and responding to varied percussion timbres