Rattlesnake!: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
By Paul Lavender
Grade: 0.5-1
Item: 35-PK00319470
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Rattlesnake! - Full Score | $7.50 | |
| Rattlesnake! - Flute | $6.00 | |
| Rattlesnake! - Oboe | $6.00 | |
| Rattlesnake! - Bb Clarinet | $6.00 | |
| Rattlesnake! - Eb Alto Clarinet | $6.00 | |
| Rattlesnake! - Bb Bass Clarinet | $6.00 | |
| Rattlesnake! - Eb Alto Saxophone | $6.00 | |
| Rattlesnake! - Bb Tenor Saxophone | $6.00 | |
| Rattlesnake! - Eb Baritone Saxophone | $6.00 | |
| Rattlesnake! - Bb Trumpet | $6.00 | |
| Rattlesnake! - F Horn | $6.00 | |
| Rattlesnake! - Trombone/Baritone B.C./Bassoon | $6.00 | |
| Rattlesnake! - Baritone T.C. | $6.00 | |
| Rattlesnake! - Tuba | $6.00 | |
| Rattlesnake! - Percussion 1 | $6.00 | |
| Rattlesnake! - Percussion 2 | $6.00 | |
| Rattlesnake! - Keyboard Percussion | $6.00 |
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00319470
More about this title
About the Composer: Paul Lavender
Paul Lavender has built a prolific career composing accessible wind band music that serves the educational market without sacrificing musical substance. His catalog spans from elementary repertoire through advanced concert works, and he understands the pedagogical needs of school ensembles at every level.
Why we love this
Lavender nails the energy and humor that keeps young musicians engaged while maintaining musical integrity. This novelty piece delivers genuine fun without resorting to cheap tricks, making it an excellent choice for building ensemble enthusiasm and audience rapport.
What to expect
A piece with personality and swagger. The musical character is playful and engaging, using a novelty conceit to spark student interest while maintaining the musical standards expected in a concert setting.
Who it's for
Beginning and early intermediate concert bands ready for repertoire that entertains without demanding advanced technique. This works equally well for younger students building fundamental skills and for experienced ensembles seeking a confidence-building opener or finale.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape the articulation crisply in the woodwind figures to let the novelty character shine through without sounding sloppy.
- Balance the percussion writing so it supports the melodic content rather than overwhelming it; these young players often need reminding that accompaniment patterns serve the tune.
- Keep the tempo buoyant and consistent; rhythmic confidence here matters more than pushing for speed.
How to use it
Open a concert with this to set a bright, accessible tone and establish rapport with your audience immediately. It also serves as an excellent vehicle for recognizing student progress with groups still developing foundational skills.
Skills your students will build
- Articulation clarity and consistency across sections
- Rhythmic precision in unison passages
- Balance and blend in ensemble textures
- Stylistic awareness in novelty and light concert music