Predators of the Deep: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

$55.00 USD

Predators of the Deep: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Predators of the Deep: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-44978
Price: 55.00 USD
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By Edward Kennedy

Grade: 1.5 (Easy)

Item: 00-44978

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"Predators of the Deep" depicts one's primal inner fears of entering deep water and the awareness that there just may be something lurking below the surface seeking out its next prey. This exciting and programmatic work will captivate the imagination of your audience and students and will make a great starter or finishing piece for your next concert. (2:05)

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Series: Alfred Debut Series

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 198

ISBN10: 1-4706-6336-8

ISBN13: 978-1-4706-6336-0

UPC: 038081517650

SKU: 00-44978

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About the Composer: Edward Kennedy

Edward Kennedy trained in music education at the University of Southern Queensland and pursued advanced conducting studies at Salford University in Manchester. He also earned Licentiate and Fellowship Diplomas from Trinity College of Music London, establishing credentials across multiple musical disciplines.

Having worked as a music educator and band director across schools and colleges in both the United Kingdom and Australia since his 1986 move to Brisbane, Kennedy brings classroom experience to his work as a composer and arranger. He remains active as a conductor, clinician, and adjudicator, with a particular focus on brass and wind band repertoire.

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Why we love this

Kennedy crafts a narrative arc that keeps students engaged from the opening unease through the climactic tension. The Grade 1.5 scoring balances accessibility with genuine musical storytelling, making it equally effective as a concert opener that captures attention or a closing piece that sends audiences home thinking about what they heard.

What to expect

Predators of the Deep draws listeners into an unsettling landscape where calm waters hide something watchful and dangerous. The music builds from quiet dread to urgent alarm, evoking the primal instinct of uncertainty in unfamiliar territory.

Who it's for

Band directors looking for Grade 1.5 repertoire with genuine dramatic content will find a piece that works for developing ensembles without sacrificing musical substance. Students at this level gain experience with programmatic composition and ensemble balance while building confidence through accessible but meaningful material.

How to get the most out of it

Establish the murky underwater atmosphere in the opening measures by keeping dynamics controlled and letting the low voices anchor the harmonic foundation without overwhelming the texture.
Build tension gradually as the predator theme emerges; this works best when the band resists the urge to jump to forte too quickly, allowing the fear element to accumulate organically.
Use light articulation in the upper voices during moments of uncertainty to enhance the sense of something unseen moving through the depths.
Shape the climax with a clear dynamic and rhythmic peak, then manage the release thoughtfully so the ending lands with impact rather than deflating.

How to use it

Open a concert with this piece to establish an intriguing mood and immediately draw the audience in. Its 2:05 duration and dramatic arc also make it an excellent finisher that leaves a strong final impression without overstaying its welcome.

Skills your students will build

Sustaining atmosphere and character across a programmatic arc
Balancing dynamic control in lower voices while maintaining ensemble cohesion
Responding to implied dramatic tension through phrasing and articulation choices
Reading and executing coordinated ensemble parts at an accessible grade level