First Sun: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

$62.00 USD

First Sun: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: First Sun: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-45792
Price: 62.00 USD
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By Michael Kamuf

Grade: 2 (Easy)

Item: 00-45792

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"First Sun" by Michael Kamuf is an exciting composition and a perfect concert opener for developing or more advanced bands. All wind instruments get a chance to play one of the themes, and a driving percussion presence sets the stage for an energetic and powerful musical statement. Your students will love practicing and performing this spirited original work! (2:15)

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Series: Belwin Young Band

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 254

UPC: 038081525488

SKU: 00-45792

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About the Composer: Michael Kamuf

Michael Kamuf earned his Bachelor of Music degrees in Jazz Performance and Music Education from the Dana School of Music at Youngstown State University, followed by a Master of Arts in Instrumental Conducting from George Mason University. His compositions and arrangements have been performed by prestigious ensembles including the Woody Herman and Glenn Miller Orchestras, the USAF Airmen of Note, the US Navy Commodores, and soloists such as James Moody, Eddie Daniels, and Sean Jones. He leads the Mike Kamuf Little Big Band and serves as an exclusive composer and arranger for the Belwin Division of Alfred Music Publishing, with over 100 titles in print across jazz, orchestra, and concert band catalogs.

Kamuf taught instrumental music for Montgomery County Public Schools in Maryland for thirty years, serving as Director of Bands and Orchestras and Music Department Chairperson at John T. Baker Middle School in Damascus for twenty-seven of those years. Under his leadership, the Baker ensembles earned consistent high ratings at festivals and commissioned numerous works for young concert bands. He has also published jazz ensemble arrangements through UNC Jazz Press, Neil A. Kjos Music, and FJH Music Company that have become standard literature in young jazz programs.

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Why we love this

Kamuf designed this piece with every section in mind, rotating the main themes through the wind choir so no player sits idle for long. The rhythmic energy and accessible Grade 2 writing make it especially rewarding for developing bands that are ready to move beyond basic technical exercises into genuine musicmaking. At 2:15, it fits perfectly as a concert opener that generates excitement without demanding extreme technical demands.

What to expect

The piece radiates optimism and forward motion from the opening moments. Each section gets a turn with a memorable theme while the percussion maintains infectious rhythmic drive, creating a sense of collective celebration that keeps performers and audiences engaged.

Who it's for

Band directors working with Grade 2 ensembles who want an original work that energizes students without overwhelming them technically. This piece rewards developing players with genuine thematic material and instrumental leadership opportunities, making it ideal for students transitioning from fundamentals into expressive performance.

How to get the most out of it

Establish a steady pulse early in rehearsals; the driving percussion presence depends on rhythmic clarity from the entire ensemble, so lock the foundation before layering melody and countermelody.
Balance the themes as they pass between sections. When a new instrument family takes a melody, bring out that voice while keeping earlier material in supporting context.
Allow the high energy to breathe slightly during transitions between themes so the piece doesn't feel relentless; dynamic shape will enhance the spirited character rather than diminish it.
Give your percussion section ownership of the forward momentum; their rhythmic vitality is what makes this arrangement feel powerful rather than merely busy.

How to use it

Program this as your concert opener to set an upbeat tone and immediately engage the audience. It also works well as a contest selection for bands seeking accessible but musically substantial repertoire, and its 2:15 duration leaves room in your program for contrasting styles.

Skills your students will build

Sustaining ensemble balance while themes rotate through different instrumental families
Maintaining rhythmic precision within energetic, driving accompaniment figures
Shaping individual melodic lines that receive spotlight within a larger texture
Reading and executing parts that alternate between supporting roles and featured material