Hunter's Mountain: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

$48.00 USD

Hunter's Mountain: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Hunter's Mountain: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-29493
Price: 48.00 USD
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By Rob Grice

Grade: 1 (Very Easy)

Item: 00-29493

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Hunter's Mountain is an aggressive beginning band composition that was written to capture the energy and imagination of young musicians. With very limited demands, this composition offers young players a chance to perform with success in their early stage of development! Only the first six notes of the B-flat concert scale are utilized. (1:45) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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Series: Alfred Debut Series

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 118

UPC: 038081321158

SKU: 00-29493

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About the Composer: Rob Grice

Rob Grice brings deep classroom experience to every score he writes. He has taught music at elementary, secondary, and community college levels, which gives him an intuitive understanding of what young musicians need to succeed. His compositions and arrangements have earned performances at prestigious venues including Carnegie Hall, the Midwest Clinic, and major regional conferences across the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia, and Japan.

Grice's work has appeared on state, national, and international contest lists, earning recognition from music educators worldwide. He was named Secondary Teacher of the Year by the Enterprise City School System in Alabama and received WDHN-TV18's Golden Apple Award for his contributions to music education. He remains active as a guest conductor, clinician, and adjudicator for concert bands and indoor percussion ensembles.

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Why we love this

This piece understands what beginning musicians need: a chance to sound accomplished without overwhelming technical demands. Grice limits the melodic range to just six notes of the B-flat concert scale, which means your entire band can succeed while still playing something with real personality and drive. The aggressive character gives young players genuine musical substance to perform, not a watered-down warm-up.

What to expect

Hunter's Mountain brings the excitement of outdoor adventure to the concert hall. The music crackles with energy and forward momentum, inviting young players to imagine themselves in a bold, dramatic landscape. Despite its simplicity, the piece commands attention and delivers a satisfying performance experience.

Who it's for

Beginning band students in their first year of ensemble playing. This piece gives new musicians the confidence of a successful group performance while keeping fingering and reading demands minimal. Directors working with Grade 1 bands will find a composition that respects their students' ability level without condescension.

How to get the most out of it

Shape the melody with consistent phrase direction. Even with a limited range, young musicians respond to guidance about where each musical phrase moves and breathes.
Keep the tempo steady but energetic. The aggressive character depends on rhythmic clarity and confidence from the ensemble.
Balance the parts carefully during tuttis. With limited pitch resources, good blend prevents any single voice from standing out.

How to use it

Program this as an opener or closing number on a beginning band concert to set an energetic tone. Its aggressive character and short runtime (1:45) make it ideal for festival or contest settings where you want to make a strong impression without lengthy preparation demands.