Loco Man: Steel Drum Conductor Score & Parts

$17.99 USD

Loco Man: Steel Drum Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Loco Man: Steel Drum Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-39279
Price: 17.99 USD
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For a Minimum of Five Steel Drums, Plus Drumset, and Optional Bass Guitar

Words and music by Harry Shearer / arr. Jeff Moore

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This calypso, written in the vein of a Belafonte ballad, was featured in the movie A Mighty Wind. Composer Harry Shearer performed this piece as the bass player for the fictional folk group The Folksman. There is nothing fictional about the appeal of this tune or how well-suited it is for a steel band. If you are looking for a traditional calypso ballad that will be new and fresh to your audience, look no further because this piece is sure to please.

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Series: Alfred's Pop Steel Drum Ensemble Series

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 18

ISBN10: 0-7390-8897-1

ISBN13: 978-0-7390-8897-5

UPC: 038081439327

SKU: 00-39279

Instrumentation: Steel Drum Ensemble

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About the Composer: Harry Shearer

Harry Shearer is a performer, writer, and composer known for his work in comedy and music across television, film, and radio. His musical contributions span parody, satire, and original composition, often blending humor with genuine musicianship. Shearer's work in "A Mighty Wind" showcased his ability to write material that functions as both comedic pastiche and earnest musical expression.

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Why we love this

This arrangement captures the genuine warmth of a Belafonte-style ballad without slipping into pastiche. Jeff Moore's steel drum voicing transforms a film piece into repertoire that feels organic to the ensemble, with the calypso sensibility letting your group breathe rhythmically while maintaining melodic clarity.

What to expect

Warm and nostalgic, with the unhurried ease of a Caribbean ballad. The steel drums give the arrangement a bright, tropical shimmer that contrasts beautifully with the song's reflective melody and harmonic richness.

Who it's for

Steel drum ensembles of mixed experience levels looking for accessible repertoire with genuine musical substance. Directors programming pops concerts or seeking world music representation will find this piece functions equally well as a standalone feature or as part of a themed program.

How to get the most out of it

Balance the melody between lead pans and supporting voices; the harmonic foundation in the lower pans needs presence without overshadowing the tune.
Shape phrases with subtle dynamic shifts rather than dramatic peaks; this ballad-style calypso rewards gentle swells that follow the lyrical contour.
Lock the rhythmic foundation early in rehearsal by establishing the calypso feel in the rhythm section, then layer in the melodic elements once that pocket is solid.
Pay attention to note clarity on the steel drums, especially in faster passages; clean attacks and controlled dampening keep the texture from muddying.

How to use it

Pair this with other world percussion or folk-inspired arrangements to build a culturally varied concert section. Its relaxed tempo and approachable style make it an ideal opener or closer for a pops program, and it works particularly well when you want to shift the audience's energy without losing engagement.