Four of a Kind: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
By Quincy C. Hilliard
Grade: 1
Item: 98-DB1077
$45.00
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| Four of a Kind: Score | $5.00 | |
| Four of a Kind: Flute | $7.00 | |
| Four of a Kind: Oboe | $7.00 | |
| Four of a Kind: Bassoon | $7.00 | |
| Four of a Kind: B-flat Clarinet 1 | $7.00 | |
| Four of a Kind: B-flat Clarinet 2 | $7.00 | |
| Four of a Kind: B-flat Bass Clarinet | $7.00 | |
| Four of a Kind: E-flat Alto Saxophone | $7.00 | |
| Four of a Kind: B-flat Tenor Saxophone | $7.00 | |
| Four of a Kind: E-flat Baritone Saxophone | $7.00 | |
| Four of a Kind: B-flat Trumpet 1 | $7.00 | |
| Four of a Kind: B-flat Trumpet 2 | $7.00 | |
| Four of a Kind: F Horn | $7.00 | |
| Four of a Kind: Trombone | $7.00 | |
| Four of a Kind: Baritone/Euphonium | $7.00 | |
| Four of a Kind: Baritone T.C. | $7.00 | |
| Four of a Kind: Tuba | $7.00 | |
| Four of a Kind: Bells | $7.00 | |
| Four of a Kind: Suspended Cymbal / Jar | $7.00 | |
| Four of a Kind: Two Wooden Blocks | $7.00 | |
| Four of a Kind: Triangle | $7.00 |
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Description
The french round, Frére Jacques, gets new life from Quincy Hilliard in this percussion feature for beginning band. A good teaching tool for utilizing the "toys" with your young percussionists. This outstanding crowd-pleaser features bursting balloons right before the final measure. Hold your ears! (2:00)
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Additional Details
Series:
FJH Beginning Band
Publisher:
The FJH Music Company, Inc.
SKU:
98-DB1077
More about this title
About the Composer: Quincy C. Hilliard
Quincy C. Hilliard has built a reputation as a composer and arranger who understands what makes young musicians engaged and excited about playing. His work across the FJH Beginning Band series demonstrates a gift for taking familiar melodies and reimagining them with humor, accessibility, and genuine musical substance.
Hilliard's approach centers on the learning ensemble. He writes with clarity about what each section can handle, builds in opportunities for feature moments that build confidence, and never loses sight of the fact that music education is, first and foremost, about joy.
Why we love this
This arrangement turns a nursery rhyme into a percussion showcase that actually teaches something. Young percussionists finally get a moment that feels special and intentional, not like an afterthought. The balloon pop finale is pure theater that gets genuine laughs from audiences and genuine pride from the players who execute it.
What to expect
Bright and playful, with that satisfying chaos of a classroom full of toy instruments creating texture and color around a familiar tune. The arrangement feels unpretentious and fun, building toward that delightful final pop that makes the audience smile.
Who it's for
Grade 1 beginning band programs looking for a piece that combines learning objectives with real entertainment value. Directors need repertoire that keeps young wind players engaged while giving percussionists meaningful material, and this delivers on both counts.
How to get the most out of it
- Let your percussion section rehearse the toy parts independently first. Mallets, shakers, and rhythm instruments need to lock together without the wind parts distracting them.
- Plan the balloon pops carefully during dress rehearsal. Assign one reliable student per balloon, have them practice the timing, and keep extras on hand in case one doesn't cooperate.
- Keep the tempo steady through the round sections so the layers of Frére Jacques stay clear. Rushing or dragging muddies what should feel playful and bouncy.
- Balance the toys so they enhance rather than dominate. Young percussionists often play too loudly when they finally get to use everything in the cabinet.
How to use it
This works beautifully as a spring concert piece when audiences expect something lighter and more whimsical. It's also an excellent choice for school assemblies or pops-style programs where approachability matters. Pair it with more serious Grade 1 selections to create balance and keep young musicians invested in the full concert.
Skills your students will build
- Reading and executing rhythmic patterns with unpitched percussion instruments
- Coordinating multiple percussion parts simultaneously
- Maintaining ensemble rhythmic cohesion in a canon structure
- Fundamental mallet and hand percussion technique
- Understanding the relationship between harmonic layers in a round