Fiddle-Faddle: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

$75.00 USD

Fiddle-Faddle: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Fiddle-Faddle: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-BD01036
Price: 75.00 USD
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By Leroy Anderson / arr. Philip J. Lang

Grade: 3.5 (Medium Easy to Medium)

Item: 00-BD01036

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A rebirth of this classic Leroy Anderson work. For 40 years, bands all over the world have programmed and audiences have enjoyed the Anderson classic as arranged by Philip J. Lang. His scoring captures all of the orchestral colors. This one should be in every concert band's library. (3:32)

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Series: Leroy Anderson Concert Band

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 430

ISBN10: 0-7579-3367-X

ISBN13: 978-0-7579-3367-7

UPC: 029156068511

SKU: 00-BD01036

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About the Composer: Leroy Anderson

Leroy Anderson (1908, 1975) was an American composer and conductor who became synonymous with the "pops" orchestra genre. Trained at Harvard and in Europe, he had a gift for crafting sophisticated light music that appealed equally to concert audiences and radio listeners. His orchestrations were meticulous, blending classical craft with infectious melodies and clever orchestral effects.

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Why we love this

Lang's scoring preserves Anderson's trademark orchestral wit while making the piece genuinely playable at the high school level. The harmonic color and articulation demands keep students engaged without overwhelming them, and the sheer joy in the music translates immediately to an audience. This is one of those pieces that makes a concert program memorable while building musicianship.

What to expect

Bright, whimsical, and surprisingly sophisticated. Anderson's harmonic language dances lightly over familiar melodic ground, creating a piece that feels both accessible and refined. The orchestral colors shimmer with playfulness, inviting the ensemble and audience into a world of good humor.

Who it's for

Concert bands at the intermediate to early advanced level looking for repertoire that entertains without sacrificing musical substance. Directors seeking a showpiece that builds polish, ensemble awareness, and student confidence in a single program slot.

How to get the most out of it

Balance the melodic line carefully across sections. Anderson's orchestration layers themes thickly, so establish which voice carries each phrase before rehearsal begins to avoid muddiness.
Nail the rhythmic precision in the playful sections; the humor depends on crisp articulation and exact ensemble alignment. Slack rhythm reads as sloppy rather than charming.
Use the dynamic contrasts to shape phrasing. Anderson wrote with operatic sensibilities, so treat swells and subitos as expressive tools, not just technical markings.
Keep the tempo steady and buoyant. This piece breathes at a moderate clip; rushing flattens the charm while dragging loses the spark.

How to use it

Perfect as an opening number or concert closer; its energy and clarity cut through any program fatigue. Pair it with a ballad or lyrical work to showcase range, or program it alongside other Anderson pieces for a thematic evening. At just over three and a half minutes, it fits neatly into festivals or youth orchestra concerts without dominating rehearsal time.