Hocus Pocus: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

$90.00 USD

Hocus Pocus: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Hocus Pocus: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 98-B1553
Price: 90.00 USD
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By James Syler

Grade: 3.5;4

Item: 98-B1553

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Mischief and fun abound in this magical work that evokes images of some of our favorite young wizards, including the sorcerer’s apprentice. A mystical opening features flute and percussion before moving into a tarantella, a fast dance in 6/8 that almost has a delirious character to it. Themes collide, intensity rises, and pulse quickens as the music moves forward at a feverish rate. Let the magic begin!

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Series: FJH Concert Band

Publisher: The FJH Music Company, Inc.

UPC: 674398231492

SKU: 98-B1553

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About the Composer: James Syler

James Syler has built a reputation for crafting accessible yet musically engaging works that bring energy and character to band programs. His compositions balance technical clarity with the kind of personality that keeps students invested in the material, making him a favorite among directors seeking repertoire that rehearses well and performs with impact.

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Why we love this

Syler nails the balance between novelty and legitimate musicianship here. The 6/8 tarantella moves with genuine rhythmic momentum rather than relying on gimmicks, and the collision of themes creates real dramatic architecture that bands at this level can actually execute and feel proud of performing.

What to expect

There's an infectious, almost manic energy here as the tarantella builds momentum and themes weave over and under each other. The opening creates mystery and anticipation, then the piece pivots into something playful and slightly delirious that keeps audiences engaged from start to finish.

Who it's for

Bands at the 3.5 to 4 range looking for a show-stopping opener or closer that lands emotionally without excessive technical demands. This works equally well for festival circuits and concert programming when you want to remind audiences that concert band can deliver genuine fun.

How to get the most out of it

Establish the 6/8 pulse early in sectional rehearsals. The tarantella's character lives or dies by rhythmic precision, so lock that meter before layering the melodic complexity.
Use the mystical opening to set a clear sonic palette. Balancing the flute and percussion colors here will frame everything that follows and signal to the audience that they're entering something intentional.
Shape the intensity curve with gradual dynamic and tempo awareness rather than sudden jumps. The music accelerates naturally if the ensemble trusts the written rhythms and resists the urge to push.

How to use it

Consider this as your first half closer on a concert where you want to shift energy and mood. It pairs well in a program moving between more traditional lyrical work and heavier repertoire, or it can anchor a lighter-themed concert focused on storytelling and character pieces.