Quad City Stomp: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
By Michael Sweeney
Grade: 3
Item: 35-PK00121167
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Combine an aggressive percussion undercurrent along with powerful riffs, clapping, stomping, and other noisy effects, and you have a marvelous extravaganza sure to be enjoyed by players and listeners alike! A slower, yet emotionally-charged middle section provides contrast before a Celtic-influenced final segment drives to a rhythmic and dynamic finish. Dur: 5:10
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00121167
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About the Composer: Michael Sweeney
Michael Sweeney is a prolific composer and arranger whose catalog spans concert band, wind ensemble, and jazz contexts. His work demonstrates a gift for balancing accessibility with musical substance, making him a fixture in school band programs nationwide. Sweeney understands the needs of young musicians and ensembles without sacrificing compositional integrity or entertainment value.
Why we love this
Sweeney crafts a genuine arc here, shifting from pure kinetic energy into an introspective moment before the Celtic-tinged drive home. What makes this score stand out is how the middle section's emotional weight makes the final push feel earned rather than formulaic. Your students will feel the contrast viscerally, and audiences will leave talking about the percussion effects.
What to expect
A celebration built on physical engagement. The opening and closing segments pulse with infectious momentum, driven by stomping and clapping that pull the entire band into the groove. The middle section pulls back the energy, allowing listeners to catch their breath as the music turns inward and contemplative before the Celtic-influenced finish carries everyone toward the finish line.
Who it's for
Grade 3 ensembles with solid fundamentals and enough rhythmic confidence to execute layered percussion effects cleanly. Works particularly well for bands seeking a contemporary piece that energizes players without requiring advanced technical facility.
How to get the most out of it
- Nail the ensemble precision in the clapping and stomping sections by isolating these gestures in rehearsal without the rest of the ensemble playing. Once they're locked, add instruments one section at a time.
- Balance the percussion undercurrent carefully so it propels rather than overwhelms the melodic material. Mark dynamic targets in the parts and use sectional rehearsals to ensure the winds project over the rhythmic foundation.
- Shape the slower middle section with real breathing. Resist the temptation to rush back into the energy. This emotional contrast is what makes the final Celtic segment feel like a payoff.
How to use it
Position this as an opener or closer on a concert where you want immediate audience connection and visible ensemble energy. Its five-minute length fits neatly between longer works, and the contrast with traditional band repertoire makes it memorable in a mixed program.
Skills your students will build
- Ensemble precision in rhythmic effects (clapping, stomping, nontraditional percussion)
- Dynamic control and balance across a multi-layered texture
- Shaping and phrasing in slower, lyrical contexts
- Stylistic awareness of Celtic musical influences
- Coordination between pitched and unpitched percussion