In a New York Jam: Concert Band Conductor Score

$8.00 USD

In a New York Jam: Concert Band Conductor Score

Name: In a New York Jam: Concert Band Conductor Score
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-48119S
Price: 8.00 USD
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By Lon McClearn

Grade: 1.5 (Easy)

Item: 00-48119S

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The sounds of the city come alive in this fun and funky tune, In a New York Jam by Lon McClearn. Easy to prepare with very comfortable ranges and infectious rhythms. The audience will enjoy the sounds of the city traffic and construction, all set to a rock beat. (2:10) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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Series: Alfred Debut Series

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 20

ISBN10: 1-4706-6191-8

ISBN13: 978-1-4706-6191-5

UPC: 038081554747

SKU: 00-48119S

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About the Composer: Lon McClearn

Lon McClearn brings four decades of classroom experience to his work as a composer and arranger. A graduate of Dana School of Music at Youngstown State University, he earned degrees in music education, saxophone performance, and counseling from Westminster College, where he also performed as a featured soloist with the university wind ensemble. His 36-year tenure as a band director in Springfield Local Schools shaped his deep understanding of what works in the rehearsal room across all grade levels.

Beyond the classroom, McClearn has maintained an active performing career, working professionally with various ensembles, recording in his own studio, and contributing arrangements for bands, vocal groups, and soloists. He currently teaches private lessons in the Mahoning Valley and remains involved in worship music as both a pianist and vocalist, drawing on a rich well of musical experience that informs every score he writes.

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Why we love this

McClearn writes for the real world of school bands, and it shows. The ranges sit perfectly for young ensembles, the rhythms drive the piece forward without requiring virtuosic precision, and the concept (a sonic snapshot of urban energy) gives students something concrete to imagine and embody. The built-in fun factor means minimal motivational lift from you.

What to expect

Urban vitality captured in sound. The piece pulses with the rhythm of city streets—horns and saxes calling out like taxi horns, the low end rumbling like subways beneath, cymbals crashing like construction site percussion. It's funky without being slick, contemporary without losing its melodic accessibility.

Who it's for

Grade 1.5 concert bands preparing their first foray into contemporary idioms with strong melodic material and straightforward technical demands. Students who thrive on rhythmic energy and concrete imagery will connect with the New York soundscape concept, making it an excellent choice for younger players who need repertoire that feels relevant and alive.

How to get the most out of it

Establish the groove first. The rock beat and funk feel are the heartbeat of this piece; lock in the rhythm section (percussion and low brass) before layering the melodic voices on top.
Lean into the programmatic elements. Coach students to listen for the city sounds (traffic, construction) woven through the texture and perform with deliberate clarity so the audience can track them.
Shape the phrases with dynamics. At this level, even modest crescendos and diminuendos bring the arrangement to life and help younger players understand how dynamics create forward motion.

How to use it

Use this as a spring concert opener to set an energetic, modern tone and immediately signal that concert band music includes rock and funk idioms. Its 2:10 duration makes it ideal for a 30-minute program where you need variety and pacing. The piece also works well as a winter concert closer, leaving the audience in a good mood on their way out.