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Rahoon: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

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Rahoon: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Rahoon: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

By Alfred Reed

Grade: 4

Item: 36-B385202
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Rahoon is a rapsodic work for clarinet solo and band by Alfred Reed. Using a poem by James Joyce, a haunting lament to a dead lover called "She Weeps Over Rahoon," as the basis, the work was commmissioned by the University of Delaware for the outstanding young clarinetist Eudgene F. Gonzales. The work has enjoyed many fine performances and recordings, including one by the Tokyo Kosei Wind Orchestra.

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Series: Master Band Series - LudwigMasters
Publisher: Keiser Productions, Inc.
UPC: 654690660251
SKU: 36-B385202
Instrumentation: Solo Clarinet and Concert Band

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About the Composer: Alfred Reed

Alfred Reed (1921-2005) shaped the concert band repertoire more than almost any composer of his generation. A conductor, educator, and prolific composer, Reed wrote over 100 works for band, many of which have become standard performance pieces in schools and universities across North America. His compositions balance accessibility with musical substance, making them valuable teaching tools without sacrificing artistic merit.

Why we love this

Rahoon stands apart as a conductor's showcase piece that also gives your clarinet section a genuine moment to shine. The work's structure around a solo clarinetist creates natural drama and focus, while Reed's orchestration supports rather than overwhelms the soloist. Programming this demonstrates your band's maturity and gives advanced clarinetists repertoire that demands both technical control and emotional sensitivity.

What to expect

Haunting and introspective. The work channels Joyce's imagery of grief and longing, with the clarinet voice searching through luminous, shifting harmonic colors. There's an elegiac quality throughout that invites the listener into an intimate, melancholic space.

Who it's for

Bands with strong clarinet soloists who are ready for a substantial feature. This grade 4 work requires mature musicianship from both the solo performer and the ensemble, making it ideal for upper-level high school or college programs.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the clarinet solo against the band carefully in rehearsal. The accompaniment should breathe with the soloist, not push against it.
  • Work with your clarinetist on the rhapsodic phrasing well before full ensemble rehearsals begin. The solo line's effectiveness depends on flexibility that evolves through individual practice.
  • Pay attention to the harmonic colors Reed uses to support the melody. These accompanimental details communicate the emotional weight of the text without competing for attention.

How to use it

Pair this with other works that explore lyrical expression or chamber-like transparency to create a concert that feels cohesive in mood and artistic intent. The solo clarinet feature makes it a natural centerpiece for a program highlighting your musicians' individual artistry.

Skills your students will build

  • Ensemble balance between solo and accompanying voices
  • Phrasing and shaping within a rhapsodic, flexible structure
  • Dynamic control and tonal color in supporting sections
  • Collaboration between conductor, soloist, and ensemble
  • Interpretation of text-based musical expression (Joyce's poem as compositional catalyst)

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