Let It Rock: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Words and music by Kevin Rudolph and Dwayne Carter / arr. Roland Barrett
Grade: 1 (Very Easy)
Item: 00-PK-0001675
$56.00
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Description
From the hip-hop rock kid from his In the City CD, here's Kevin Rudolf's driving tune, "Let It Rock," that topped the charts for weeks. Built on the eighth-note pulse, the aggressive melody is introduced. You students will love performing what they're hearing on the radio. Cutting-edge pop for your beginners! (1:45)
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Additional Details
Series:
Pop Beginning Band
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
134
SKU:
00-PK-0001675
More about this title
About the Composer: Kevin Rudolph
Kevin Rudolph is a singer-songwriter and producer who bridged pop-rock and hip-hop in the late 2000s, earning multiple Grammy nominations and platinum certifications. His work draws from both rock instrumentation and contemporary urban influences, making his compositions especially accessible to student musicians encountering current popular music in an educational context.
Why we love this
This arrangement captures the infectious energy of a radio hit without sacrificing musicianship. Beginning band students connect immediately to material they recognize, and Roland Barrett's Grade 1 setting keeps the focus on solid execution of rhythm and melody rather than technical hurdles.
What to expect
Edgy and propulsive. The eighth-note-driven foundation creates momentum from the opening, while the aggressive melodic hook demands confident playing. This is modern energy translated into the concert band voice.
Who it's for
Beginning band students in Grade 1 ensembles who respond to contemporary music and need exposure to pop-rock idioms. Directors seeking repertoire that builds engagement and demonstrates that concert band can perform music students hear on the radio.
How to get the most out of it
- Keep the eighth-note pulse steady and driving throughout. The energy comes from consistency, not rushing.
- Balance the melody against the rhythmic foundation. Soloists should cut through, but the supporting parts anchor the groove.
- Shape phrases with clear articulation. The aggressive character relies on crisp attacks and deliberate releases.
- Use the 1:45 duration as a benchmark for tempo. If your rehearsal recording feels significantly different, adjust to match the rhythmic intensity of the original.
How to use it
Schedule this for a pops concert or a program featuring contemporary arrangements. It pairs well with other accessible pop-rock selections and works especially effectively as a closer that sends audiences out energized.
Skills your students will build
- Maintaining steady eighth-note pulse in pop-rock context
- Balancing melodic lines against rhythmic accompaniment
- Executing clean articulation in aggressive, contemporary style
- Reading and performing straightforward pop-rock arrangements at Grade 1 difficulty