Percussion Break: Concert Band Score & Parts

$65.00 USD

Percussion Break: Concert Band Score & Parts

Name: Percussion Break: Concert Band Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 81-CB226526
Price: 65.00 USD
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By David Marlatt

Item: 81-CB226526

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A percussion break is when all other voices drop out and it's a time for just the percussion section to shine - that is how this fun and rhythmic piece opens. It gradually builds by adding voices (minimum 6 players required) in a rock-like feel. The groove is interrupted a few times by the band clapping a response figure. This introduction lasts about 1.5 minutes before breaking into an unexpected Samba feel for the rest of the piece. This energetic latin tune features low voices, an improvised alto solo and lots of percussion. This is truly something different to program on a concert.

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Series: Eighth Note Publications

Publisher: 8TH NOTE PUBLICATION

ISBN13: 978-1-77893-243-4

UPC: 685462032440

SKU: 81-CB226526

Instrumentation: Concert Band

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Why we love this

This piece solves a real programming challenge: how do you feature your percussion section without relegating them to the sidelines? Marlatt gives them the spotlight from the first measure, and the shift from rock-driven groove to full-throttle samba keeps both players and audiences engaged. It's the kind of selection that reminds everyone why percussion matters.

What to expect

The piece opens as pure rhythm and groove, with percussion voices weaving in and out of a rock-inspired pocket. When the samba arrives, the entire ensemble shifts into celebration mode, bringing together latin percussion color, ensemble clapping, and an improvisational alto voice that floats above the infectious rhythm section.

Who it's for

Intermediate concert bands (Grade 2½) looking to showcase their percussion section with contemporary energy. Your ensemble needs a minimum of 6 percussion players to realize the full impact, and benefits from a soloist comfortable with improvisation.

How to get the most out of it

Lock the groove with your rhythm section before full ensemble rehearsals. The percussion foundation in the opening section sets everything that follows, so invest time making sure mallets, bass drum, and hi-hat sit together.
Shape the band clapping response figures with precise dynamics and release. These punctuations interrupt the groove intentionally, so treat them as distinct musical moments rather than filler.
Let the alto soloist explore the improvised section. This isn't a fully notated melody, so encourage your best improviser to take ownership and respond to the samba groove underneath.
Balance the low voices prominently during the samba section. With percussion occupying the rhythmic foreground, your tuba and low saxes need to anchor the harmonic foundation.

How to use it

Program this as a centerpiece that demonstrates your ensemble's range and energy. Its contemporary sound and distinct two-part structure make it ideal for pops concerts or mixed repertoire programs where you want something that energizes the audience without straying into purely classical territory.