March Zuma: Concert Band Conductor Score

$7.00 USD

March Zuma: Concert Band Conductor Score

Name: March Zuma: Concert Band Conductor Score
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-19503S
Price: 7.00 USD
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By John O'Reilly

Grade: 1.5 (Easy)

Item: 00-19503S

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Introduce your band to the natural minor tonality and a variety of sixteenth-note rhythmic patterns with this fresh sounding concert march that correlates with Accent on Achievement, Book 2, page 15. Your low brass section will love being featured on the melody in the trio section, and snare drummers get to show off their 5- and 9-stroke rolls.

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Series: Accent on Achievement

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 8

ISBN10: 1-4706-5765-1

ISBN13: 978-1-4706-5765-9

UPC: 038081183268

SKU: 00-19503S

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About the Composer: John O'Reilly

John O'Reilly has shaped the landscape of concert band education for decades, creating thousands of arrangements and original compositions designed specifically for student musicians. His work with the Accent on Achievement series established him as a composer who understands exactly what developing bands need: music that is musically satisfying while remaining technically accessible.

O'Reilly's output spans everything from concert marches to full-length band arrangements of popular music, but his gift lies in writing pieces that sound mature and engaging without overwhelming young players. His compositions consistently balance pedagogical purpose with genuine musical interest, making him a trusted voice in the band director's library.

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Why we love this

This march connects directly to a specific page in Accent on Achievement, making it an ideal reinforcement tool for the rhythmic and tonal concepts your students are actively studying. The trio scoring gives low brass real melodic responsibility rather than harmonic filler, which builds confidence and engagement across the entire section.

What to expect

The march unfolds with a fresh, contemporary sensibility while honoring the traditional march form. Sixteenth-note figures give it rhythmic vitality, and the shift to natural minor creates an unexpected harmonic color that lifts this piece beyond standard Grade 1.5 fare.

Who it's for

This score is designed for conductors leading Grade 1.5 concert bands who are using Accent on Achievement as their curricular foundation. Directors will find it especially useful when teaching natural minor tonality and sixteenth-note rhythmic vocabulary to young musicians ready for material that sounds genuinely concert-worthy.

How to get the most out of it

Balance the natural minor tonality clearly from the opening: bring out the characteristic raised leading tone in any runs or scale passages so the harmonic color reads distinctly from major-key marches.
Lock the snare rolls (5-stroke and 9-stroke patterns) with the bass drum pulse during the trio to ensure the percussion section drives the march forward with unified articulation.
Feature the low brass melody in the trio by allowing them to play with natural phrasing while the upper voices keep their accompaniment clean and rhythmically exact.

How to use it

Use this piece immediately after covering the corresponding Accent on Achievement page to reinforce those concepts in a full ensemble context. It works perfectly as a concert closer or as part of a march-themed program, and its 8-page length makes it manageable for bands that are still building rehearsal stamina.