Leviathan: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
By Clarence E. Barber
Grade: 1
Item: 35-PK01700823
$50.00
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Leviathan - Full Score | $10.00 | |
| Leviathan - Flute 1 | $2.50 | |
| Leviathan - Flute 2 | $2.50 | |
| Leviathan - Oboe | $2.50 | |
| Leviathan - Bassoon | $2.50 | |
| Leviathan - Clarinet 1 | $2.50 | |
| Leviathan - Clarinet 2 | $2.50 | |
| Leviathan - Bass Clarinet | $2.50 | |
| Leviathan - Alto Sax 1 | $2.50 | |
| Leviathan - Alto Sax 2 | $2.50 | |
| Leviathan - Tenor Saxophone | $2.50 | |
| Leviathan - Baritone Saxophone | $2.50 | |
| Leviathan - Trumpet 1 | $2.50 | |
| Leviathan - Trumpet 2 | $2.50 | |
| Leviathan - Horn | $2.50 | |
| Leviathan - Trombone | $2.50 | |
| Leviathan - Euphonium TC | $2.50 | |
| Leviathan - Euphonium BC | $2.50 | |
| Leviathan - Tuba | $2.50 | |
| Leviathan - Percussion 1 | $2.50 | |
| Leviathan - Percussion 2 | $2.50 | |
| Leviathan - Percussion 3 | $2.50 | |
| Leviathan - Percussion 4 | $2.50 |
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Description
Creating whale sounds will be the most challenging ...and most enjoyable... part of the experience of LEVIATHAN. There are many options from playing pre-recorded sounds to the most fun for your players, playing the sounds acoustically. You can use a waterphone or a vibraphone with a double bass bow, or you could use a wah-wah tube or helix bowl. The possibilities are endless and will challenge your percussionists to think in a totally different manner.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK01700823
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Why we love this
Barber gives your percussionists genuine creative agency in how they realize the whale sounds, which transforms the piece from a novelty into an engaging problem-solving experience. At Grade 1, it's accessible enough for developing ensembles while offering real musical substance and the kind of memorable rehearsal moments that stay with students long after the concert.
What to expect
The piece evokes the mystery and scale of ocean depths, with the otherworldly whale sounds creating an immersive sonic environment that draws listeners into an aquatic world. It balances wonder with accessibility, never losing sight of the fact that this is a work meant to be played by developing musicians who are discovering what their instruments can do.
Who it's for
Grade 1 concert bands seeking a piece that combines musical substance with the kind of creative engagement that energizes both student performers and audiences. Directors who want to stretch their percussion section beyond traditional mallets and develop innovative thinking will find a real partner in this work.
How to get the most out of it
- Assign your exploration of whale sound options to percussion early in the learning process so players have time to experiment with different methods and build confidence before rehearsals intensify.
- If using acoustic whale sounds, schedule dedicated rehearsal time for the full band to acclimate to the instrumentation; the unfamiliar timbres will feel strange initially, and players benefit from hearing how the sounds integrate with the ensemble.
- Consider recording your ensemble's chosen whale sound production method during a rehearsal so you can play it back during subsequent sessions, helping the full band lock into the rhythmic and textural details.
- Test any borrowed or specialized percussion instruments (waterphone, vibraphone with bass bow, wah-wah tube, helix bowl) well before performance to ensure they function reliably and that your percussionists have adequate practice time with them.
How to use it
Slot this into a concert when you want to demonstrate the full range of your band's capabilities and surprise your audience with something genuinely different. The Grade 1 level makes it ideal for early season programming when you're still building ensemble confidence; the novelty and fun factor build momentum, while the serious musical work underneath ensures the piece holds up alongside more traditional concert fare.
Skills your students will build
- Extended percussion techniques and unconventional sound production
- Collaborative problem-solving within the ensemble
- Listening to and balancing unfamiliar timbres in a full band context
- Grade 1 band reading across all standard concert band instruments