Escape!: Concert Band Conductor Score

Name: Escape!: Concert Band Conductor Score
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-41947S
Price: 7.00 USD
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By Terry White

Grade: 2 (Medium Easy)

Item: 00-41947S

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Try to picture extracting yourself from a maze with someone closely in pursuit, darting here, there and everywhere as quickly as you could to find a way out of. "Fleet afoot" would be an appropriate way to describe how the music in this piece should be approached---played lightly and with a sense of direction leading to the next phrase or rhythmic pattern. This tuneful and rhythmic offering provides some delightful twists and turns along the way! (3:00) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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Series: Young Symphonic

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 20

UPC: 038081482644

SKU: 00-41947S

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About the Composer: Terry White

Terry White brings three decades of classroom experience to his compositions, having shaped instrumental music programs throughout Maine. A Berklee College of Music graduate in composition with additional training in music education from the University of New Hampshire, White has developed an ear for what works in the ensemble setting.

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Why we love this

White captures the kinetic energy of flight and pursuit without sacrificing tunefulness, which means your band gets a piece that's genuinely fun to play while building real musicianship. At Grade 2, the writing respects young players' developing technical skills while delivering the kind of rhythmic drive and musical payoff that keeps rehearsals engaging.

What to expect

Imagine racing through a labyrinth, changing direction constantly but always moving forward. The music bounces with rhythmic vitality, weaving playful melodic fragments that tumble over one another, creating a sense of urgency and mischief without ever losing its sense of humor.

Who it's for

This conductor score is for band directors leading Grade 2 ensembles who want programmatic energy without overwhelming technical demands. Young symphonic repertoire at this level suits middle school bands, high school concert bands early in their season, and festival or contest rotations where accessibility matters.

How to get the most out of it

Approach the piece with genuine forward momentum. The 'fleet afoot' character demands that phrases feel connected and directional, not stop-and-start. Work toward seamless transitions between rhythmic patterns.
Balance the light, darting character against clarity of line. Young bands often either rush or lose shape when chasing energy. Use sectionals to ensure each voice maintains its contour even at quick tempos.
Shape the twists and turns deliberately. Mark where the harmonic or rhythmic direction shifts, and make those moments audible without dragging. Let those surprises land.

How to use it

Program this as a first-half opener or energizer in a concert where it can shift the mood from something more lyrical. It pairs well with concert programs that benefit from a lighter, rhythmically driven piece, and works equally well in contest settings where judges appreciate tuneful composition paired with accessible orchestration.