More Games!: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Music by Barry E. Kopetz
Grade: 2.5 (Medium Easy)
Item: 00-PK-0000532
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| More Games!: Score | $6.00 | |
| More Games!: Flute | $3.00 | |
| More Games!: Oboe | $3.00 | |
| More Games!: Bassoon | $3.00 | |
| More Games!: 1st B-flat Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| More Games!: 2nd B-flat Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| More Games!: E-flat Alto Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| More Games!: B-flat Bass Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| More Games!: E-flat Alto Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| More Games!: 2nd E-flat Alto Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| More Games!: B-flat Tenor Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| More Games!: E-flat Baritone Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| More Games!: 1st B-flat Trumpet | $3.00 | |
| More Games!: 2nd B-flat Trumpet | $3.00 | |
| More Games!: 1st F Horn | $3.00 | |
| More Games!: 1st Trombone | $3.00 | |
| More Games!: 2nd Trombone | $3.00 | |
| More Games!: Baritone T.C. | $3.00 | |
| More Games!: Baritone B.C. | $3.00 | |
| More Games!: Tuba | $3.00 | |
| More Games!: Mallets | $3.00 | |
| More Games!: 1st Percussion | $3.00 | |
| More Games!: 2nd Percussion | $3.00 | |
| More Games!: Timpani | $3.00 |
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Description
More Games! is a continuation of the composer's previous work, Games! Different games represented are tag, cloud shapes, and capes and swords. This piece, full of energy and child-like vitality, is sure to inspire your audience's "inner-child." Get ready to play More Games!
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Additional Details
Series:
Young Symphonic
Publisher:
Alfred Music
SKU:
00-PK-0000532
More about this title
About the Composer: Barry E. Kopetz
Barry E. Kopetz serves on the faculty at Capital University in Columbus, Ohio, where he directs the Wind Symphony and Chamber Winds while teaching conducting, rehearsal techniques, and arranging. His academic background includes degrees from Ohio State University and Indiana University (doctorate with distinction), and he studied conducting with Frederick Fennell in Tokyo in 1989.
As a composer and arranger, Kopetz has more than 50 published works in the concert band and wind ensemble repertoire. He remains active as a guest conductor and adjudicator across the United States and Australia, contributes analysis pieces to Instrumentalist magazine, and has worked on orchestrations for television and film. He was elected to membership in the American Bandmasters Association in 1998.
Why we love this
Kopetz captures genuine childhood play without resorting to cuteness or condescension. The three distinct games (tag, cloud shapes, capes and swords) give your band specific musical imagery to inhabit, and the Grade 2.5 scoring lets every section contribute meaningfully while keeping the part-writing accessible. Your students will feel the energy they're playing, and your audience will remember the joy.
What to expect
The piece radiates unforced joy. It moves through distinct character studies with the kind of imaginative playfulness that makes musicians smile while they perform. There's an infectious vitality here that honors what kids actually experience when they play, without resorting to novelty or parody.
Who it's for
Bands at the Grade 2.5 level looking for repertoire that plays to their strengths while maintaining genuine musical interest. Directors seeking a concert piece that connects with younger audiences and reminds performers why they love making music together.
How to get the most out of it
- Keep the tempo conversational rather than mechanically strict. These games demand a sense of spontaneity and forward motion, so allow rubato within phrase shapes rather than locking to a click.
- Let each section's character shine through the different games. The tag section needs urgency; cloud shapes can breathe; capes and swords should feel bold and theatrical.
- Balance transparency with energy. At this grade level, clarity of individual lines matters more than orchestral blend, so encourage players to voice their parts with confidence.
How to use it
Position this early or mid-concert to establish an energetic, approachable tone that opens doors with families and younger listeners. It pairs well with more substantial works later in the program, functioning as a gateway piece that demonstrates your band's musicality and range. The three-movement structure also works for preview concerts or community outreach events.
Skills your students will build
- Sustaining contrasting character and tempo across distinct musical sections
- Playing with articulate clarity at medium tempos
- Balancing individual voice prominence with ensemble cohesion at accessible grade levels
- Responding to expressive conducting and following sectional leadership