El Zorro Rojo: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

$75.00 USD

El Zorro Rojo: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: El Zorro Rojo: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-47286
Price: 75.00 USD
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Concert March

By Randall D. Standridge

Grade: 3 (Medium)

Item: 00-47286

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This concert march for band portrays both the mischievous nature and the graceful beauty of a wonderful creature: a red fox. The Spanish harmonies and the 3/4 time signature give this march an exotic character. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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Series: Young Symphonic

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 266

ISBN10: 1-4706-5211-0

ISBN13: 978-1-4706-5211-1

UPC: 038081547527

SKU: 00-47286

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About the Composer: Randall D. Standridge

Randall D. Standridge is a prolific composer and arranger whose concert band works have become central to the repertoire at the middle and high school level. His compositions balance accessibility with musical substance, creating pieces that engage both performers and audiences while building essential ensemble skills.

Standridge's output spans transcriptions, original compositions, and arrangements across multiple genres and difficulty levels. His work with Young Symphonic and similar series reflects a deep understanding of what developing bands need: music that sounds professional, teaches solid musicianship, and sustains student interest across full rehearsals and performances.

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Why we love this

El Zorro Rojo brings something genuinely fresh to the Grade 3 march catalog. The 3/4 time signature alone sets it apart from the typical 2/4 marches students encounter, and Standridge uses Spanish-inflected harmonies to create character without sacrificing clarity or ensemble cohesion. It's substantial enough for a festival program and fun enough that your students will actually want to play it.

What to expect

Mischievous yet elegant. The march framework is familiar and accessible, but the Spanish harmonies and 3/4 time give the piece a sophisticated flavor that feels more refined than a standard march. Moments of playfulness and moments of graceful phrasing alternate, painting a portrait of a clever, agile creature.

Who it's for

Band directors building a Grade 3 program that includes variety in style and meter. This works equally well for middle school ensembles and younger high school bands that aren't yet tackling complex contemporary concert music.

How to get the most out of it

Shape the melodic phrasing to highlight the fox's grace rather than marching steadily through the phrases. Slight rubato in softer sections and controlled energy in the forte passages will capture the character.
Balance the Spanish harmonic color carefully; don't let one section overshadow the melody. The accompaniment voices carry the exotic flavor, so make sure they're audible but not aggressive.
In the 3/4 time, establish the waltz-like pulse clearly in the first rehearsals. Many students naturally default to thinking in duple time, so conduct with intention and let the meter sink in early.

How to use it

El Zorro Rojo is ideal for a concert where you want to showcase musicality and cultural variety without stepping far outside students' comfort zone. It sits naturally alongside folk-based or world music selections and works as an effective opener or closer on any contest or festival program.