If It Ain't Baroque...: Concert Band Conductor Score

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If It Ain't Baroque...: Concert Band Conductor Score

Name: If It Ain't Baroque...: Concert Band Conductor Score
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 98-B1731S
Price: 5.00 USD
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Arranged by Timothy Loest

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Item: 98-B1731S

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This exceptional arrangement may well be the first of its kind to capture the spirit of the Baroque period using just six notes! Beginning and ending with Handel's Hallelujah Chorus, this work also presents Vivaldi's Spring, Clarke's Prince of Denmark's March, and J.S. Bach's Musette. A rare, unsurpassed find in bringing music history to life!

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Series: FJH Starter Series

Publisher: The FJH Music Company, Inc.

UPC: 241444523032

SKU: 98-B1731S

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About the Arranger: Timothy Loest

Timothy Loest has shaped young band programs across the country through arrangements and compositions that balance artistic substance with genuine accessibility. His work has been heard far beyond the concert hall, appearing on network television and performed at major venues like Chicago's Millennium Park. In 2017, he received the Illinois Grade School Music Association's Cloyd Myers Memorial Award, recognizing decades of contributions to music education.

With over thirty years teaching at F.E. Peacock Middle School in Illinois, Loest brings classroom realism to every score he writes. His collaborations with major publishers including FJH Music Company and his 2022 founding of Fanfare Music Press underscore his commitment to high-quality band literature. He holds degrees from Illinois State University and Northwestern University, maintains ASCAP membership, and regularly accepts commissions for new works.

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Why we love this

Loest accomplishes something genuinely difficult here: teaching Baroque style and historical awareness without sacrificing the immediate gratification young musicians crave. The frame of Handel's Hallelujah Chorus at both beginning and end creates a satisfying arc, while the melodic gems from Vivaldi, Clarke, and Bach offer real engagement with masterworks rather than watered-down approximations.

What to expect

A musical museum tour conducted with joy and energy. You move through centuries of European musical tradition, hearing echoes of the concert hall and church, yet the arrangement never feels dusty or academic. There's freshness in how these beloved themes connect and support one another.

Who it's for

Young bands ready to engage with real music history, particularly ensembles in their first or second year of concert band experience. This works equally well for elementary honor bands, middle school programs, and younger high school groups seeking a sophisticated arrangement without extreme technical demands.

How to get the most out of it

Emphasize the contrast between the majestic outer sections and the lighter character pieces in the middle. This structural clarity helps students experience the work as a journey rather than a string of tunes.
Balance the baroque ornamentation with precision in articulation. The rhythmic clarity of the period style demands clean attacks and releases throughout the ensemble.
Let the famous Hallelujah melody sing in the upper voices during both appearances. It's the anchor that holds the whole concept together for listeners.

How to use it

Program this as a concert opener or closer to establish musical sophistication early in the year, especially when you're building your ensemble's exposure to canonical repertoire. It pairs well in a concert that explores musical history or traditions, offering educational value without sacrificing audience entertainment.

Skills your students will build

Recognition of baroque melodic and stylistic characteristics across different composers
Articulation control suited to period music (clean separation without heaviness)
Balance and blend when supporting a featured melodic line
Listening for and understanding thematic unity across contrasting sections
Attention to dynamic shape and phrasing in well-known classical themes