Hi!: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

$70.00 USD

Hi!: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Hi!: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-51011
Price: 70.00 USD
Availability: InStock

By William Owens

Grade: 2.5-3

Item: 00-51011

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This spirited and joyful work by William Owens honors a student's signature enthusiastic greeting that would extend to everyone he met. Hi!, which also forms the first two letters of Hiroto's name, includes engaging melodies combined with energetic rhythms, intricate percussion, and a fun groove. The music ultimately comes to a tranquil yet cheerful end. (2:10)

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Series: MakeMusic Young Band

Publisher: MakeMusic Publications

ISBN10: 1-4706-6586-7

ISBN13: 978-1-4706-6586-9

UPC: 038081583938

SKU: 00-51011

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About the Composer: William Owens

William Owens brings three decades of classroom experience to his compositional work. A VanderCook College of Music graduate and retired Texas band director, Owens has established himself as a prolific voice in young band literature, with over 300 published works performed nationally and internationally. His music appears on festival required lists and in educational texts, reflecting both his deep understanding of student musicians and his commitment to craft.

Recognized with numerous composition awards and commissions from major organizations including the American Bandmasters Association and Phi Beta Mu International, Owens has shaped the young band repertoire across concert band, string orchestra, and small ensemble settings. Based in Fort Worth, Texas, he continues to contribute meaningfully to music education through his accessible yet substantive compositional voice.

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Why we love this

Owens crafts a piece that celebrates personality and joy while maintaining musical integrity. The work balances accessible melodic content with genuine rhythmic vitality and textural interest, making it rewarding to rehearse without sacrificing musicianship. At the Grade 2.5-3 level, this is the kind of program opener that energizes an audience while giving younger students ownership of something genuinely fun to play.

What to expect

Hi! arrives with infectious enthusiasm and genuine warmth. The music captures the spirit of an unbridled greeting, with engaging melodies that stick in the ear and rhythmic propulsion that carries through the middle sections, before resolving into a gentle, contented conclusion that leaves both players and listeners smiling.

Who it's for

This piece belongs in any Grade 2.5-3 concert band program seeking repertoire that excites students while building real musicianship. Directors programming festivals, contests, or community concerts will find it works equally well as an opener or a standalone feature for younger ensembles.

How to get the most out of it

Establish the groove early in sectional rehearsals. The rhythmic vitality depends on ensemble precision in the mid-range parts; lock the pulse before layering in the melodic line.
Shape the transition to the final tranquil section deliberately. This contrast is where students experience dynamic and textural control, so guide them through the shift from energetic to peaceful with clear conducting.
Balance the percussion writing carefully. The intricate rhythmic figures support rather than overpower the melodic material, so blend them into the overall texture rather than spotlighting them.
Find the lyrical quality beneath the energy. Even in the spirited sections, encourage singers-quality phrasing in the melodic line to prevent the piece from feeling rushed.

How to use it

Open a concert or festival performance with this piece to establish an immediate connection with your audience and energize your younger students. The title and backstory make it an excellent choice for community events where you want to highlight student personality alongside musical growth.