New Orleans Strut: Concert Band Conductor Score

$6.00 USD

New Orleans Strut: Concert Band Conductor Score

Name: New Orleans Strut: Concert Band Conductor Score
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-23274S
Price: 6.00 USD
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By Mark Williams

Grade: 1 (Very Easy)

Item: 00-23274S

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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: 8

UPC: 038081234700

SKU: 00-23274S

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About the Composer: Mark Williams

Mark Williams composed over 200 works for school bands, orchestras, and choirs, establishing himself as a trusted voice in music education. A co-author of the Accent on Achievement Band Method, he brought decades of classroom experience to his writing. Williams taught elementary band in Washington state for many years and earned recognition including the Gralia Competition award and multiple ASCAP Special Awards.

Beyond the page, Williams was an active clinician and guest conductor who visited 34 U.S. states, five Canadian provinces, and Australia. He performed bassoon regularly and served as conductor and artistic director for the Spokane British Brass Band. His education degrees from Eastern Washington University and his service as a woodwind arranger for the 560th Air Force Band informed his understanding of both student musicians and professional ensemble writing.

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Why we love this

Williams writes for very young bands with genuine groove and personality. The Dixieland Jazz idiom feels fresh at this level without overcomplicating the ensemble's responsibilities, and the hidden "Saints" reference gives your low brass and woodwinds a musical Easter egg that makes them feel invested in the piece.

What to expect

New Orleans Strut swings with easy confidence. The piece captures Dixieland character without the technical demands of full jazz composition; your young musicians feel the groove immediately and respond to its approachable energy. There's joy in the syncopation and a hint of New Orleans swagger in every phrase.

Who it's for

Grade 1 concert bands ready to move beyond march tempos and explore light jazz idioms. This works especially well for ensembles that correlate with Accent on Achievement Book 1, making it a natural fit for early-year rehearsal materials.

How to get the most out of it

Let the rhythm section lock in first: the groove rides on steady pulse from the bass and snare. Once that foundation is solid, other sections will naturally fall into place.
Balance the melody across your woodwinds so the front-of-the-band strut doesn't get buried. Very young bands tend to play unevenly across sections, so mark parts and rehearse those key lines with confidence.
Emphasize the syncopation without rushing. Young players often straighten syncopated rhythms when nervous. Take time in rehearsal to clap and count these figures separately before putting them into the full texture.
Shape the dynamic contours; this piece has shape and personality. Resist the urge to play it flat and loud. Dynamics drive the narrative and keep audiences engaged.

How to use it

This concert opener energizes audiences and settles new bands into performance mode with music that feels contemporary and fun. It pairs well with traditional march programming on a concert where you want to show range and contemporary musicianship, or use it as a morale-building piece mid-rehearsal season when young musicians need repertoire that makes them smile.