Earthdance: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
By Michael Sweeney
Grade: 3
Item: 35-PK00155339
$75.00
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Earthdance - Full Score | $12.50 | |
| Earthdance - Flute | $6.00 | |
| Earthdance - Oboe | $6.00 | |
| Earthdance - Bassoon | $6.00 | |
| Earthdance - Bb Clarinet 1 | $6.00 | |
| Earthdance - Bb Clarinet 2 | $6.00 | |
| Earthdance - Bb Clarinet 3 | $6.00 | |
| Earthdance - Bb Bass Clarinet | $6.00 | |
| Earthdance - Eb Alto Saxophone 1 | $6.00 | |
| Earthdance - Eb Alto Saxophone 2 | $6.00 | |
| Earthdance - Bb Tenor Saxophone | $6.00 | |
| Earthdance - Eb Baritone Saxophone | $6.00 | |
| Earthdance - Bb Trumpet 1 | $6.00 | |
| Earthdance - Bb Trumpet 2 | $6.00 | |
| Earthdance - Bb Trumpet 3 | $6.00 | |
| Earthdance - F Horn 1 | $6.00 | |
| Earthdance - F Horn 2 | $6.00 | |
| Earthdance - Trombone 1 | $6.00 | |
| Earthdance - Trombone 2 | $6.00 | |
| Earthdance - Baritone B.C. | $6.00 | |
| Earthdance - Baritone T.C. | $6.00 | |
| Earthdance - Tuba | $6.00 | |
| Earthdance - String Bass | $6.00 | |
| Earthdance - Synthesizer | $6.00 | |
| Earthdance - Percussion 1 | $6.00 | |
| Earthdance - Percussion 2 | $6.00 | |
| Earthdance - Percussion 3 | $6.00 | |
| Earthdance - Timpani | $6.00 |
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Description
In celebration of mankind's connection to our planet, Michael has created an extraordinary work for band using an intriguing array of composition devices and captivating melodies. Listeners are immersed in a simulated rainstorm, the sounds of world drumming, overlapping tone clusters and textures, and finally a dance of jubilation as the piece comes to a satisfying and rewarding finish. Dur: 7:30
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00155339
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About the Composer: Michael Sweeney
Michael Sweeney has built a reputation as one of the most performed composers in contemporary band music, with an instinct for writing that speaks directly to student musicians. His catalog spans from accessible educational works to concert pieces that challenge ensembles while remaining deeply musical and engaging.
Why we love this
Sweeney crafts moments of genuine theatrical impact without sacrificing ensemble balance or clarity. The journey from rainstorm through world percussion textures to the jubilant finale gives your band a complete narrative arc to inhabit, and the Grade 3 accessibility means the ensemble can focus on musical storytelling rather than technical survival.
What to expect
You're transported through environmental and human landscapes, from the primal wash of rain to the kinetic energy of celebration. The piece balances immersive soundscapes with moments of crystalline melodic beauty, creating an emotional journey that feels both contemplative and ultimately joyful.
Who it's for
Concert bands at the intermediate level who want to program something current and substantial without excessive technical demands. Directors seeking a piece that generates genuine audience engagement and gives students an experience beyond traditional march or waltz forms.
How to get the most out of it
- Layer the rainstorm effects carefully during sectional rehearsals. Clarity matters more than volume; each instrumental color needs space to register distinctly.
- Reference the world drumming passages with your rhythm section first. Once that foundation locks, the harmonic clusters settle naturally above it.
- Bring out the melodic lines that weave through the textural episodes. These moments of clarity punctuate the soundscape and keep listeners oriented.
- Shape the final dance section with real rhythmic vitality. This payoff is earned, so let the ensemble feel the lift and forward motion.
How to use it
This works beautifully as a centerpiece for a concert themed around nature or world music, or as the opening work for a program that builds toward lighter fare. At 7:30, it commands attention without demanding a full program around it, making it ideal for mixed concert formats or as a feature alongside one or two other substantial pieces.
Skills your students will build
- Controlling dynamic layers and textural balance within complex harmonic environments
- Responding to world percussion patterns and non-traditional rhythmic pulses
- Sustaining focus through extended passages without traditional metric structure
- Transitioning between contrasting musical characters with clear sectional integrity
- Playing with interpretive flexibility while maintaining ensemble unity