Game of Bones: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Featuring the Trombone Section
By Michael Story
Grade: 1 (Very Easy)
Item: 00-PK-0007288
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Game of Bones: Score | $9.00 | |
| Game of Bones: Flute | $3.00 | |
| Game of Bones: Oboe | $3.00 | |
| Game of Bones: 1st B-flat Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| Game of Bones: B-flat Bass Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| Game of Bones: E-flat Alto Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Game of Bones: B-flat Tenor Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Game of Bones: E-flat Baritone Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Game of Bones: 1st B-flat Trumpet | $3.00 | |
| Game of Bones: 1st F Horn | $3.00 | |
| Game of Bones: 1st Trombone | $3.00 | |
| Game of Bones: Baritone T.C. | $3.00 | |
| Game of Bones: Baritone B.C. | $3.00 | |
| Game of Bones: Tuba | $3.00 | |
| Game of Bones: Mallets | $3.00 | |
| Game of Bones: 1st Percussion | $3.00 | |
| Game of Bones: 2nd Percussion | $3.00 |
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Description
The tongue-in-cheek title gives a hint to an upbeat original composition that sets the stage to feature the antics of a unique glissando-anxious section. With an exotic flavor and the ability to engage enhanced and doubled percussion, this piece is a compelling choice that every beginning band can conquer. (2:00)
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Additional Details
Series:
Belwin Beginning Band
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
140
SKU:
00-PK-0007288
More about this title
About the Composer: Michael Story
Michael Story is a prolific composer and arranger whose catalog spans concert band, jazz ensemble, and choral literature. His work is recognized for balancing musical substance with accessibility, making him a trusted voice in beginning and intermediate band curricula across North America.
Why we love this
Story nails the balance between novelty and genuine musicianship here. The glissando feature gives your first-year band a chance to sound sophisticated and engaged without compromising their readiness, and the exotic flavor keeps the piece interesting for both players and audience.
What to expect
Playful and exotic in equal measure. The glissando moments inject personality and lightness, while the harmonic backdrop keeps the piece grounded and engaging rather than gimmicky.
Who it's for
Beginning concert bands ready to program something with humor and harmonic color beyond standard Grade 1 fare. Directors working with groups that have solid fundamentals but need an accessible showcase piece.
How to get the most out of it
- Isolate the glissando passage with your section before full ensemble rehearsal. Even Grade 1 players can execute it cleanly if they understand the pitch content and slide direction.
- Bring the percussion section into early rehearsals. The enhanced and doubled parts drive the piece's forward momentum and set the tone for how energetic this performance becomes.
- Lock down the main theme rhythmically before worrying about tempo. Once the ensemble owns the skeleton, the upbeat character emerges naturally without rushing.
How to use it
Program this as a mid-concert brightener or season opener. Its two-minute duration and novelty appeal make it ideal for establishing energy and demonstrating to families what first-year ensembles can accomplish musically.
Skills your students will build
- Executing sustained glissandos across multiple registers
- Balancing melody and counter-melody in ensemble texture
- Reading and playing rhythmic patterns with secure quarter-note subdivisions
- Responding to percussion-driven articulation and energy cues
- Performing with stylistic awareness (exotic/playful character)