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If You See Dolphins (You've Gone Too Far): Concert Band, Full Score

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If You See Dolphins (You've Gone Too Far): Concert Band, Full Score

If You See Dolphins (You've Gone Too Far): Concert Band, Full Score

By Chris Campbell

Grade: 3

Item: 36-50105255
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Rhythmically vital and invigorating, this is a work to keep both players and conductor on their toes. Well within the capabilities of a grade 3 band, it is written in A-B-A form, with a D. C. al Fine.

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Series: LudwigMasters Concert Band
Publisher: Keiser Productions, Inc.
ISBN10: 8-89-270910-0
ISBN13: 979-8-89-270910-1
UPC: 660355042027
SKU: 36-50105255
Instrumentation: Concert Band

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Why we love this

The title alone signals that Campbell isn't interested in predictability, and the music backs that up. This A-B-A form keeps the energy honest without sacrificing structure, and the rhythmic complexity never feels arbitrary. It's the kind of piece that makes your band sound sharper and more engaged than they might otherwise be.

What to expect

Sharp and forward-moving, with the kind of rhythmic vitality that makes a band feel alive on stage. It's clever without being precious, energetic without exhausting younger players.

Who it's for

Grade 3 bands ready to move beyond straight-ahead marching-style repertoire. This works for ensembles with solid fundamentals and a conductor who enjoys keeping things rhythmically alert.

How to get the most out of it

  • Map out the rhythmic figures in the transition sections during sectionals. Your percussion section especially needs to feel the pulse shifts confidently, or the momentum collapses.
  • Balance the outer A sections carefully. They should feel familiar on the repeat, but not tired. Conductor energy makes the difference here.
  • The D.C. al Fine demands clarity. Mark your parts visibly and rehearse the ending transition at least twice so nobody second-guesses the form in performance.

How to use it

Program this early in a concert to establish energy and set a tone of engagement. It pairs well alongside more lyrical works since it establishes that your band can handle rhythmic sophistication.

Skills your students will build

  • Rhythmic precision and control across all sections
  • Following and executing a D.C. al Fine form accurately
  • Maintaining pulse clarity during rhythmic variations
  • Balancing section voices during repeated material

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