Hunting Song (The Keeper Would A-Hunting Go): Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Hunting Song (The Keeper Would A-Hunting Go): Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Hunting Song (The Keeper Would A-Hunting Go): Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Hunting Song (The Keeper Would A-Hunting Go): Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Hunting Song (The Keeper Would A-Hunting Go): Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Hunting Song (The Keeper Would A-Hunting Go): Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Hunting Song (The Keeper Would A-Hunting Go): Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Hunting Song (The Keeper Would A-Hunting Go): Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Hunting Song (The Keeper Would A-Hunting Go): Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Hunting Song (The Keeper Would A-Hunting Go): Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Hunting Song (The Keeper Would A-Hunting Go): Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Hunting Song (The Keeper Would A-Hunting Go): Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Hunting Song (The Keeper Would A-Hunting Go): Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Hunting Song (The Keeper Would A-Hunting Go): Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Hunting Song (The Keeper Would A-Hunting Go): Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
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Hunting Song (The Keeper Would A-Hunting Go): Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

The Keeper Would A-Hunting Go

Arranged by Andrew Balent

Grade: 1

Item: 98-DB1247
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Hunting Song (The Keeper Would A-Hunting Go): Score $5.00
Hunting Song (The Keeper Would A-Hunting Go): Flute $7.00
Hunting Song (The Keeper Would A-Hunting Go): Oboe $7.00
Hunting Song (The Keeper Would A-Hunting Go): Bassoon $7.00
Hunting Song (The Keeper Would A-Hunting Go): B-flat Clarinet 1 $7.00
Hunting Song (The Keeper Would A-Hunting Go): B-flat Clarinet 2 $7.00
Hunting Song (The Keeper Would A-Hunting Go): B-flat Bass Clarinet $7.00
Hunting Song (The Keeper Would A-Hunting Go): E-flat Alto Saxophone $7.00
Hunting Song (The Keeper Would A-Hunting Go): B-flat Tenor Saxophone $7.00
Hunting Song (The Keeper Would A-Hunting Go): E-flat Baritone Saxophone $7.00
Hunting Song (The Keeper Would A-Hunting Go): B-flat Trumpet 1 $7.00
Hunting Song (The Keeper Would A-Hunting Go): B-flat Trumpet 2 $7.00
Hunting Song (The Keeper Would A-Hunting Go): F Horn $7.00
Hunting Song (The Keeper Would A-Hunting Go): Trombone $7.00
Hunting Song (The Keeper Would A-Hunting Go): Baritone/Euphonium $7.00
Hunting Song (The Keeper Would A-Hunting Go): Baritone T.C. $7.00
Hunting Song (The Keeper Would A-Hunting Go): Tuba $7.00
Hunting Song (The Keeper Would A-Hunting Go): Bells $7.00
Hunting Song (The Keeper Would A-Hunting Go): Snare Drum/Bass Drum $7.00
Hunting Song (The Keeper Would A-Hunting Go): Crash Cymbals/Triangle $7.00

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Description
Based on the English folk song The Keeper Would A-Hunting Go, this delightful arrangement passes the melody around the ensemble in a call-and-response fashion. A great way to feature various sections of the band and explore the concept of key changes, this is an ideal choice for directors who have come to trust the pen of Andrew Balent.

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Additional Details
Series: FJH Beginning Band
Publisher: The FJH Music Company, Inc.
SKU: 98-DB1247

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About the Composer: Andrew Balent

Andrew Balent has built a reputation as a composer and arranger who understands the pedagogical needs of developing ensembles. His work with the FJH Beginning Band series demonstrates a gift for crafting accessible arrangements that don't sacrifice musicality or engagement.

Balent's arrangements succeed because they balance clarity of form with genuine musical interest. He consistently finds ways to keep early-level ensembles active and challenged without overwhelming them technically.

Why we love this

The call-and-response structure does real work here, rotating featured sections through the arrangement so every part of your band gets a moment to carry the tune. Balent uses the modulation framework (implicit in the folk song itself) as a compositional device rather than a gimmick, making it feel organic to the piece rather than tacked on for contrast.

What to expect

Bright and unpretentious, like a folk melody passed around a room of musicians who are genuinely listening to each other. The piece has an air of discovery as each section takes its turn, making rehearsal feel more like play than work.

Who it's for

Grade 1 concert bands ready to move beyond unison playing and explore how ensemble textures work. This arrangement works well for bands with reliable section leaders in each part but developing overall cohesion.

How to get the most out of it

  • Keep the articulation crisp and uniform within each section during the call-and-response passages; clarity in the exchange matters more than volume.
  • Shape each key area with subtle dynamic lift to make the tonal shifts register without announcing them overtly.
  • Balance the transition moments carefully so listeners hear them as purposeful moves rather than bumps in the road.
  • Let the featured sections breathe slightly into their entries; the anticipation of the handoff is part of the musical fabric.

How to use it

Program this early in your concert when attention is fresh and students can hear the sectional interplay clearly. It pairs naturally with other folk-based material and works especially well as a confidence builder before tackling more complex ensemble arrangements.

Skills your students will build

  • Listening actively to other sections during call-and-response exchanges
  • Reading and executing modulations between related keys
  • Balancing individual section melody with ensemble cohesion
  • Responding to cues and section entries with precision

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