Giddy Up!: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
By Michael Swank
Grade: 2
Item: 00-PK-0008851
$70.00
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Giddy Up!: Score | $10.00 | |
| Giddy Up!: Flute | $3.00 | |
| Giddy Up!: Oboe | $3.00 | |
| Giddy Up!: Bassoon | $3.00 | |
| Giddy Up!: 1st B-flat Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| Giddy Up!: 2nd B-flat Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| Giddy Up!: B-flat Bass Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| Giddy Up!: E-flat Alto Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Giddy Up!: B-flat Tenor Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Giddy Up!: E-flat Baritone Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Giddy Up!: 1st B-flat Trumpet | $3.00 | |
| Giddy Up!: 2nd B-flat Trumpet | $3.00 | |
| Giddy Up!: 1st F Horn | $3.00 | |
| Giddy Up!: 1st Trombone | $3.00 | |
| Giddy Up!: Baritone B.C. | $3.00 | |
| Giddy Up!: Baritone T.C. | $3.00 | |
| Giddy Up!: Tuba | $3.00 | |
| Giddy Up!: Mallets | $3.00 | |
| Giddy Up!: 1st Percussion | $3.00 | |
| Giddy Up!: 2nd Percussion | $3.00 | |
| Giddy Up!: Timpani | $3.00 |
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Description
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:
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:
- Assignment, recording, and assessment tools within MakeMusic Cloud
- Piece-specific exercises focused on skills and techniques
- Educational tips and suggestions to support learning
Available in print and digital formats.
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Additional Details
Series:
Belwin Young Band - PerformancePlus+
Publisher:
Alfred Music
SKU:
00-PK-0008851
More about this title
About the Composer: Michael Swank
Michael Swank studied music education at Metropolitan State College of Denver before earning a Master's Degree in Music Composition from the University of Colorado. His compositional voice draws from dual expertise as both a working composer and an experienced music educator who has taught across grade levels and international settings.
Why we love this
Swank captures the swagger and humor of a western narrative without sacrificing musical substance. Grade 2 bands get genuine ensemble challenges—rhythmic precision, dynamic contrast, and stylistic character—wrapped in a package that plays as much fun as it sounds, making it an ideal choice for festivals where you want young musicians excited about what they're performing.
What to expect
Saddle up for a high-spirited romp through imagined frontier landscapes. Swank's orchestration crackles with rhythmic vitality and playful character, evoking galloping horses, saloon energy, and wide-open horizons without ever veering into novelty.
Who it's for
Developing concert bands at the Grade 2 level will find achievable technical demands paired with genuine musicianship requirements. This piece works equally well for ensembles building fundamentals and for more experienced young groups seeking engaging programmatic material.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock the rhythm section first. The piece's energy depends on clean articulation and steady pulse in the low brass and woodwinds; once that's solid, the melodic lines sit naturally on top.
- Shape the dynamic peaks to match the narrative arc. This programmatic piece tells a story, so resist the urge to play it uniformly bright; let intensity build toward climactic moments and pull back for quieter episodes.
- Use the PerformancePlus+ exercises in MakeMusic Cloud to isolate technical passages before full ensemble rehearsal. Swank's writing contains rhythmic precision challenges that benefit from targeted drills.
How to use it
Program this as a statement piece for a young band concert or festival performance where you want to showcase your ensemble's musicality and style alongside technical competence. Its two-minute running time makes it an ideal pairing with contrasting selections, whether deeper ballads or classical arrangements.
Skills your students will build
- Rhythmic precision in steady-tempo ensemble playing
- Dynamic shaping and style interpretation in programmatic music
- Articulation consistency across the full band
- Balancing melodic independence with ensemble blend