Exhilaration: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
By Michael Story
Grade: 2 (Easy)
Item: 00-PK-0007640
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Description
In traditional ABA form, this original work is a musical celebration of life. With high energy throughout, the consistently fast pace musically demonstrates the joy of the human spirit. (2:45)
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Series:
Belwin Young Band
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
240
SKU:
00-PK-0007640
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About the Composer: Michael Story
Michael Story has established himself as a prolific composer of accessible concert band literature, with a particular gift for writing music that energizes young ensembles without sacrificing musical substance. His works span multiple difficulty levels and are staples in school band programs across North America, known for their rhythmic drive, clear orchestration, and direct emotional appeal.
Why we love this
Story crafts a piece that genuinely sounds celebratory rather than merely upbeat. The ABA structure gives you a formal anchor while the relentless forward momentum keeps your band engaged throughout, making this an ideal opener for a festival program or a concert closer that leaves the audience smiling.
What to expect
From the first note, this piece radiates optimism and forward motion. The constant rhythmic energy mirrors the physical sensation of excitement, while the harmonic straightforwardness lets the sheer momentum carry you along. The middle section offers momentary breathing space before the return ignites the opening theme again with renewed brightness.
Who it's for
Young concert bands at the Grade 2 level will find this piece immediately playable, with straightforward harmonic language and accessible ranges that keep rehearsal time focused on musical matters rather than technical struggle. Directors programming festival or contest selections need a crowd-pleasing opener with genuine substance.
How to get the most out of it
- Maintain crisp articulation across the full ensemble, especially in the fast unison passages, to keep the energy from becoming muddy.
- Balance the melody line clearly against the harmonic foundation; the joy of this piece lives in listeners hearing the tune over the pulse.
- Use the B section as a slight dynamic and textural shift to create contrast without losing the underlying vitality.
- Lock the tempo firmly before the opening downbeat and hold it steady throughout; this piece's effectiveness depends on rhythmic precision and confidence.
How to use it
Open a spring concert with this piece to set an uplifting tone that establishes your band's energy without demanding silence and formality from the audience. It also serves exceptionally well in festival settings, where judges appreciate both the musicianship and the clear structural writing at this grade level.
Skills your students will build
- Maintaining consistent fast tempo under the demands of longer note values and syncopated rhythms
- Balancing individual voices within a dense harmonic texture
- Executing clean articulation in rapid scalar passages
- Understanding and performing ABA formal structure with musical intent
- Responding to subtle dynamic and textural shifts that reinforce musical architecture