Quantum: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
By John Moss
Grade: 1-1.5
Item: 35-PK00120730
$45.00
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Quantum - Full Score | $6.00 | |
| Quantum - Flute | $6.00 | |
| Quantum - Oboe | $6.00 | |
| Quantum - Bb Clarinet 1 | $6.00 | |
| Quantum - Bb Clarinet 2 | $6.00 | |
| Quantum - Bb Bass Clarinet | $6.00 | |
| Quantum - Eb Alto Saxophone | $6.00 | |
| Quantum - Bb Tenor Saxophone | $6.00 | |
| Quantum - Eb Baritone Saxophone | $6.00 | |
| Quantum - Bb Trumpet 1 | $6.00 | |
| Quantum - Bb Trumpet 2 | $6.00 | |
| Quantum - F Horn | $6.00 | |
| Quantum - Trombone | $6.00 | |
| Quantum - Baritone T.C. | $6.00 | |
| Quantum - Tuba | $6.00 | |
| Quantum - Percussion 1 | $6.00 | |
| Quantum - Percussion 2 | $6.00 | |
| Quantum - Bells | $6.00 |
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Description
Looking for a fresh-sounding easy overture with some bite and musical depth? This bold work from John Moss could be just the one for your band. Constructed using a fast-slow-fast design, the transitions are carefully planned and there are interesting parts for all sections, including percussion. Dur: 2:45
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00120730
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Why we love this
Quantum delivers exactly what early-season programming needs: immediate energy and structural clarity without sacrificing musical substance. The careful attention to transitional passages means your band won't stumble between sections, and every part genuinely matters, which keeps rehearsals focused and rewarding for all students.
What to expect
Modern and propulsive with a polished edge. The piece balances sharp articulation and rhythmic drive against moments of breathing space, creating a sense of purpose that feels contemporary without sounding abstract or inaccessible to young players.
Who it's for
Beginning and early-intermediate bands looking for an overture with genuine sophistication. This works beautifully as an opener on a concert or as a confidence builder mid-season when your ensemble is ready for something with structural ambition.
How to get the most out of it
- Establish a confident tempo in the opening; the fast sections need real momentum to register as bold rather than just quick.
- Map out the fast-slow-fast architecture with your sections during the first reading so everyone understands the larger shape they're building.
- Balance the percussion writing carefully in the faster passages to maintain clarity without overwhelming the ensemble.
- Use the transitions as opportunities to reset ensemble focus; these moments work best when marked by slight attention to phrase shape rather than rushing through them.
How to use it
Open a concert with this to establish energy and focus immediately, or pair it with a lyrical work to showcase your band's range. At 2:45, it's the ideal length for a program anchor that doesn't overextend early ensembles.
Skills your students will build
- Managing tempo and rhythmic clarity across contrasting sections
- Executing clean transitions between fast and slow material
- Balancing ensemble texture when all sections carry thematic weight
- Sustaining tone quality and intonation during rhythmically active passages