Rhino Ruckus: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
(Low Woodwind and Brass Feature)
By Erin Keeton-Howard
Grade: 1
Item: 00-PK-0009145
$55.00
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Rhino Ruckus: Score | $10.00 | |
| Rhino Ruckus: Flute | $3.00 | |
| Rhino Ruckus: Oboe | $3.00 | |
| Rhino Ruckus: Bassoon | $3.00 | |
| Rhino Ruckus: 1st B-flat Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| Rhino Ruckus: 2nd B-flat Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| Rhino Ruckus: B-flat Bass Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| Rhino Ruckus: E-flat Alto Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Rhino Ruckus: B-flat Tenor Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Rhino Ruckus: E-flat Baritone Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Rhino Ruckus: 1st B-flat Trumpet | $3.00 | |
| Rhino Ruckus: 2nd B-flat Trumpet | $3.00 | |
| Rhino Ruckus: 1st F Horn | $3.00 | |
| Rhino Ruckus: 1st Trombone | $3.00 | |
| Rhino Ruckus: Baritone B.C. | $3.00 | |
| Rhino Ruckus: Baritone T.C. | $3.00 | |
| Rhino Ruckus: Tuba | $3.00 | |
| Rhino Ruckus: Timpani | $3.00 | |
| Rhino Ruckus: Xylophone | $3.00 | |
| Rhino Ruckus: Mallets | $3.00 | |
| Rhino Ruckus: 1st Percussion | $3.00 | |
| Rhino Ruckus: 2nd Percussion | $3.00 | |
| Rhino Ruckus: 3rd Percussion | $3.00 |
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Description
Feature your low woodwind and brass players in Rhino Ruckus, a high energy work by Erin Keeton-Howard that really rocks! Optional drumset helps with the style, and there is a wealth of material for all band members to enjoy. Plenty of options for choreography as well. So much fun! (1:45)
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Additional Details
Series:
MakeMusic Developing Band
Publisher:
MakeMusic Publications
SKU:
00-PK-0009145
More about this title
Why we love this
Keeton-Howard has crafted a piece that lets your saxophones, low brasses, and percussion shine without leaving the rest of the band on the sidelines. The rock styling feels genuinely energetic rather than forced, and the optional choreography opens doors for visual engagement that Grade 1 ensembles can actually execute cleanly.
What to expect
Rhino Ruckus charges forward with swagger and playful attitude. The energy never flags across its 1:45 runtime, and the rock groove feels natural and infectious rather than gimmicky.
Who it's for
Grade 1 concert bands ready to move beyond traditional march and lyrical material. Directors seeking a piece that features low woodwinds and brass while maintaining an accessible difficulty level and high fun factor for the full ensemble.
How to get the most out of it
- Nail the rhythmic precision in the low woodwind and brass features; this style demands locked ensemble playing, especially when the groove sits on the backbeat.
- If you're using the optional drumset part, rehearse it separately first, then layer it in once the band has the foundation solid.
- Lean into the rock attitude without overselling dynamics; let the rhythmic precision and articulation choices do the heavy lifting.
How to use it
Program this as an opener or a second selection when you want to grab attention and set an upbeat tone. It works especially well on concerts where you're balancing traditional concert band repertoire with more contemporary styles, and it gives younger ensembles permission to have fun with music that still demands musicianship.
Skills your students will build
- Rock and contemporary articulation styles
- Locked ensemble rhythm in a groove-based context
- Feature playing for low woodwind and brass sections
- Coordination with optional percussion ensemble colors