Reptillia: Concert Band Conductor Score

Name: Reptillia: Concert Band Conductor Score
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 98-RWS233701
Price: 10.00 USD
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Slithering Sixteenths

By Heather Hoefle

Grade: 2

Item: 98-RWS233701

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It may be a creeping alligator, but it's "not my alligator!" Provide your students practice performing sixteenth notes at a moderate tempo with this programmatic piece. "Reptillia" is a great piece to perform in the middle of your program. Hold on to your quarter notes as the alligator jaws snap in the percussion section!

Original Item#: RWS-2337-01

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Series: RWS - Developing Band

Publisher: RWS Music Company

ISBN10: 1-4706-9576-6

ISBN13: 978-1-4706-9576-7

UPC: 038081611617

SKU: 98-RWS233701

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Why we love this

Hoefle understands what Grade 2 bands need: a piece that's genuinely fun to play, musically coherent, and pedagogically sound. The programmatic hook keeps students engaged while the sixteenth-note writing gives them real rhythmic work at a manageable tempo. It's the kind of piece that lands well in a concert without overshadowing stronger repertoire, making it ideal for mid-program placement.

What to expect

Reptillia slithers and snaps with quirky charm. The programmatic title brings imagery of a creeping alligator to life, complete with percussion punctuation that mimics snapping jaws. It's lighthearted and imaginative without sacrificing musical substance.

Who it's for

Grade 2 concert bands ready to tackle sixteenth-note rhythms with purpose. This works for bands that have steady quarter and eighth-note security and are beginning to explore faster subdivisions in a musical context rather than an abstract exercise.

How to get the most out of it

Keep the sixteenth notes articulate and even throughout. A light, crisp tonguing style prevents them from becoming muddy as the tempo sits in the moderate range.
Balance the alligator jaw snaps in the percussion section so they accent the quarter-note pulse without drowning the melodic lines. These moments should snap, not crash.
Lock the rhythmic foundation early in rehearsals. Once the band feels the sixteenth-note subdivision underneath the quarter notes, the piece opens up musically.

How to use it

Program this in the middle section of your concert where you want to shift mood and give the audience a moment of playfulness. Its moderate length and mid-level difficulty make it an excellent bridge between opening pieces and more substantial works.

Skills your students will build

Sixteenth-note articulation and evenness at moderate tempo
Reading and executing quarter-note pulse while performing sixteenth-note subdivisions
Percussion coordination with pitched instruments (jaw-snap effects)
Programmatic listening and musical storytelling