Monsters of Myth: Score
By Travis J. Weller
Grade: 4
Item: 98-DB1555S
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Description
Quasimodo, Sasquatch and the Loch Ness Monster come to life in this three-movement work based on creatures of lore. Intense, swirling passages enhance bold melodies that bring each creature to life. Opportunities for solo and small group playing are contrasted against powerful ensemble lines while expansive percussion writing provides dramatic impact and driving rhythms that heighten each creature’s story. A stellar programmatic work that provides a unique change of pace to any concert!
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Series:
FJH Concert Band
Publisher:
The FJH Music Company, Inc.
SKU:
98-DB1555S
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Why we love this
Weller crafts three distinct musical personalities without relying on gimmicks or thin orchestration. The percussion writing alone justifies programming this piece; it's genuinely inventive and drives the narrative forward rather than decorating it. Programs that need something engaging for audiences without sacrificing musical substance will find a solid fit here.
What to expect
Turbulent and vivid. Each movement breathes its own atmosphere, from menacing to mysterious, with bold melodic gestures that cut through swirling accompaniment. The piece moves with purposeful energy, never settling into predictability.
Who it's for
Grade 4 bands ready to program something with narrative pull and genuine orchestrational interest. Directors seeking a contest or festival piece that engages audiences while keeping technical demands accessible.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the solo and small group moments carefully against the ensemble lines. These contrasts only work if both registers sit naturally in the mix without anyone fighting for attention.
- Study the three movements as separate character studies first. Once your section leaders understand what each creature embodies musically, the swirling passages will feel purposeful rather than busy.
- Give your percussion section ownership of the dramatic arc. Their rhythmic driving doesn't just support the melody; it becomes the spine of the storytelling.
How to use it
Open a concert with this to establish immediate audience engagement, or use it as a centerpiece that separates heavier classical works. The programmatic nature makes it ideal for themed concerts or pops-style programs where you want accessibility without compromise.
Skills your students will build
- Balancing solo/small group textures with full ensemble playing
- Sustaining intensity through repetitive rhythmic figures
- Articulation clarity in fast, swirling passage work
- Musical characterization and storytelling through instrumental color
- Percussion independence and rhythmic precision under tempo