Noche de Brujas: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
(Night of the Witches)
By Michael Story
Grade: 2
Item: 00-PK-0009482
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Noche de Brujas: Score | $12.00 | |
| Noche de Brujas: Flute | $3.00 | |
| Noche de Brujas: Oboe | $3.00 | |
| Noche de Brujas: Bassoon | $3.00 | |
| Noche de Brujas: 1st B-flat Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| Noche de Brujas: 2nd B-flat Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| Noche de Brujas: B-flat Bass Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| Noche de Brujas: E-flat Alto Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Noche de Brujas: B-flat Tenor Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Noche de Brujas: E-flat Baritone Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Noche de Brujas: 1st B-flat Trumpet | $3.00 | |
| Noche de Brujas: 2nd B-flat Trumpet | $3.00 | |
| Noche de Brujas: 1st F Horn | $3.00 | |
| Noche de Brujas: 1st Trombone | $3.00 | |
| Noche de Brujas: Baritone B.C. | $3.00 | |
| Noche de Brujas: Baritone T.C. | $3.00 | |
| Noche de Brujas: Tuba | $3.00 | |
| Noche de Brujas: Mallets | $3.00 | |
| Noche de Brujas: 1st Percussion | $3.00 | |
| Noche de Brujas: 2nd Percussion | $3.00 | |
| Noche de Brujas: Timpani | $3.00 |
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Description
Similar to Halloween, Noche de Brujas (Night of the Witches) is celebrated in Spain, Mexico, and other Latin American countries on October 31. Michael Story's colorful piece begins spooky and mysterious, then moves into a lively, energetic section that culminates in a rousing conclusion. It's a musical treat!
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Additional Details
Series:
Belwin Young Band
Publisher:
Alfred Music
SKU:
00-PK-0009482
More about this title
About the Composer: Michael Story
Michael Story is a prolific composer and arranger whose catalog spans concert band, jazz ensemble, and wind band literature. His writing is known for clarity, accessibility, and genuine musical substance at every level, making him a trusted voice in music education publishing. Story has composed hundreds of works performed in schools and concert halls worldwide, with particular strength in creating Grade 1-3 pieces that engage young musicians without sacrificing compositional integrity.
Why we love this
Story captures the theatrical energy of a spooky celebration without resorting to tired Halloween clichés. The piece's architecture works beautifully for Grade 2 ensembles: a mysterious opening gives students an immediate dramatic context to play into, then the shift to lively material rewards their precision with genuine fun. It's the kind of piece that makes young musicians feel like they're performing something real.
What to expect
The piece opens with creeping, atmospheric textures that feel genuinely unsettling before brightening into a rollicking, celebratory energy. It's theatrical without being silly, offering young musicians a chance to play with dramatic contrast and conviction.
Who it's for
Grade 2 concert bands preparing a fall or Halloween-themed concert, or ensembles looking for a festive seasonal piece that still demands musical attention. Directors seeking contest or festival repertoire at this level will find a piece that's both achievable and genuinely entertaining to perform.
How to get the most out of it
- Let the opening section breathe with deliberate articulation and soft dynamics. A little restraint here makes the energy shift in the second section land harder.
- Balance the tutti sections carefully; at Grade 2, younger players often push too hard when playing together. Remind brass to support without blending out the woodwinds.
- Mark the transition point clearly in your score. The shift from mysterious to energetic needs a confident gesture so the ensemble commits fully to the new character.
- Use the rousing conclusion to build cumulative excitement through the final measures. This is where students get the payoff for their control earlier in the piece.
How to use it
Program this as the centerpiece of a fall concert, either leading into or closing the first half with a show-stopping energy shift. It works equally well as a festival selection or as part of a thematic concert pairing it with other seasonal or world music selections that highlight cultural celebrations.
Skills your students will build
- Dynamic contrast and dramatic phrasing
- Ensemble balance in tutti sections
- Articulation clarity in fast passages
- Transitioning between contrasting musical characters
- Building cumulative energy toward a climax