New Orleans Strut: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

$48.00 USD

New Orleans Strut: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: New Orleans Strut: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-23274
Price: 48.00 USD
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By Mark Williams

Grade: 1 (Very Easy)

Item: 00-23274

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Take a trip to the "Big Easy" with New Orleans Strut. Even very young bands will get into the groove of this piece, and the low brass and woodwinds will enjoy playing the hint of "The Saints" hidden in their parts. This Dixieland Jazz inspired piece is sure to be a favorite with young bands and their audiences alike. Correlates to Accent on Achievement, Book 1, page 19. (2:30) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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Series: Accent on Achievement

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 124

UPC: 038081234694

SKU: 00-23274

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About the Composer: Mark Williams

Mark Williams shaped generations of young band musicians through his prolific output and tireless advocacy for quality school band literature. With over 200 published compositions for band, orchestra, and choir, he became one of the most trusted voices in the elementary and middle school repertoire. His work as co-author of the Accent on Achievement Band Method means his compositional voice is already familiar to countless directors and students.

Williams brought credibility earned through deep experience in music education. He spent his career teaching elementary band in Washington state, understanding firsthand what young musicians could accomplish and what would excite them. His credentials included performances on bassoon with the 560th Air Force Band, clinician visits to 34 states and five Canadian provinces, and leadership of the Spokane British Brass Band. He held degrees from Eastern Washington University and received recognition from the Western International Band Clinic and multiple ASCAP awards.

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Why we love this

Williams wrote this piece knowing exactly what Grade 1 bands can pull off musically and what will keep them engaged. The Dixieland jazz idiom gives young musicians genuine style to inhabit rather than abstract exercises, and the clever reference to "The Saints" embedded in the low brass and woodwind parts rewards careful listening during rehearsal. At 2:30, it fits perfectly into concert programs without demanding excessive rehearsal time from a developing ensemble.

What to expect

New Orleans Strut captures the infectious energy of a jazz parade without pretense. Playful and groovy, it swings with the ease of Dixieland tradition, inviting young musicians to discover style and character in every phrase they play.

Who it's for

Grade 1 concert bands with developing technical skills but solid rhythmic foundation will thrive with this piece. Directors programming first-year and second-year students will find it accessible enough to prepare quickly while musical enough to feel like a real concert performance.

How to get the most out of it

Keep the rhythmic feel relaxed and bouncy. Young players often tighten up when they see jazz markings, but this piece breathes best when the band feels like they're walking through the groove rather than marching.
Balance the melody between the top voices and let the hint of "The Saints" in the lower parts speak clearly. The hidden tune is part of the charm, and audiences love spotting it.
Use dynamics to maintain energy across the full 2:30 length. Without careful attention to crescendos and contrast, young bands can sound flat by the final section.

How to use it

Program this early in your concert to establish an upbeat mood and showcase your young ensemble's rhythmic confidence. It pairs naturally with other light concert fare and works equally well as a standalone opener or as part of a jazz-themed evening.