Giddy Up!: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

$70.00 USD

Giddy Up!: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Giddy Up!: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-50048
Price: 70.00 USD
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By Michael Swank

Grade: 2

Item: 00-50048

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The spirit of the old west comes alive in this playful composition by Michael Swank, Giddy Up!. This lively piece is perfect for developing bands and will engage audiences and provide appropriate challenges for young musicians. Saddle up and enjoy the high-energy musical ride! (2:05) <

The PerformancePlus+ series is an innovative addition to the ever-expanding MakeMusic Cloud interactive library. These engaging selections are presented with educational resources designed to enrich the rehearsal process and create outstanding performances. Including:

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Piece-specific exercises focused on skills and techniques
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Series: Belwin Young Band - PerformancePlus+

Publisher: Alfred Music

ISBN10: 1-4706-6280-9

ISBN13: 978-1-4706-6280-6

UPC: 038081580012

SKU: 00-50048

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About the Composer: Michael Swank

Michael Swank holds degrees in Music Education from Metropolitan State College of Denver and Music Composition from the University of Colorado. His teaching career spans multiple countries and grade levels, giving him deep insight into what young musicians need to develop musically and stay engaged.

Swank's compositions draw directly from his dual life as both educator and composer. Working currently at DCIS Ford Elementary in Denver, he writes music that balances genuine artistic expression with the real constraints and possibilities of developing ensembles.

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Why we love this

Swank captures the energy and humor of a western setting without relying on cliché. The piece demands rhythmic precision and clarity from your ensemble while maintaining the kind of fun factor that keeps young musicians practicing. At Grade 2, it sits in that sweet spot where students can sound polished and entertaining without drowning in technical demands.

What to expect

Giddy Up! gallops forward with infectious energy and western flavor. The orchestration sparkles with personality, making even younger players feel like they're part of something lively and cohesive rather than just reading notes on a page.

Who it's for

Grade 2 concert bands looking for a piece with genuine entertainment value and solid pedagogical returns. This works equally well for festival competition, concert programming, or as a morale builder during the rehearsal cycle.

How to get the most out of it

Establish the rhythmic foundation early. The western theme rides on crisp articulation and steady pulse, so lock in your rhythm section before layering melodic details.
Highlight the contrasts between sections. Swank structures the piece to give different sections spotlight moments; make sure brass, woodwinds, and percussion each get clarity when they carry the primary melodic material.
Push the tempo during the high-energy passages. The playful character depends on forward motion; resist the urge to let it sag in the middle.
Use the PerformancePlus+ recording as a rehearsal reference, but challenge your students to internalize the groove rather than simply matching it.

How to use it

Program this as a first-half concert opener to set an upbeat tone, or place it mid-concert when audience energy needs refreshing. Its two-minute duration and high entertainment quotient make it ideal for mixed-level concerts where you're programming alongside more technically demanding works.