Ritual: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
By Joseph Turrin
Grade: 4
Item: 35-PK00211099
$75.00
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Ritual - Conductor Score (Full Score) | $10.00 | |
| Ritual - Piccolo | $6.00 | |
| Ritual - Flute 1 | $6.00 | |
| Ritual - Flute 2 | $6.00 | |
| Ritual - Oboe 1 | $6.00 | |
| Ritual - Oboe 2 | $6.00 | |
| Ritual - Bassoon 1 | $6.00 | |
| Ritual - Bassoon 2 | $6.00 | |
| Ritual - Eb Clarinet | $6.00 | |
| Ritual - Bb Clarinet 1 | $6.00 | |
| Ritual - Bb Clarinet 2 | $6.00 | |
| Ritual - Bb Clarinet 3 | $6.00 | |
| Ritual - Eb Alto Clarinet | $6.00 | |
| Ritual - Bb Bass Clarinet | $6.00 | |
| Ritual - Eb Alto Saxophone 1 | $6.00 | |
| Ritual - Eb Alto Saxophone 2 | $6.00 | |
| Ritual - Bb Tenor Saxophone | $6.00 | |
| Ritual - Eb Baritone Saxophone | $6.00 | |
| Ritual - Bb Trumpet 1 | $6.00 | |
| Ritual - Bb Trumpet 2 | $6.00 | |
| Ritual - Bb Trumpet 3 | $6.00 | |
| Ritual - F Horn 1 | $6.00 | |
| Ritual - F Horn 2 | $6.00 | |
| Ritual - F Horn 3 | $6.00 | |
| Ritual - F Horn 4 | $6.00 | |
| Ritual - Trombone 1 | $6.00 | |
| Ritual - Trombone 2 | $6.00 | |
| Ritual - Trombone 3 | $6.00 | |
| Ritual - Baritone B.C. | $6.00 | |
| Ritual - Baritone T.C. | $6.00 | |
| Ritual - Tuba | $6.00 | |
| Ritual - Percussion 1 | $6.00 | |
| Ritual - Percussion 2 | $6.00 | |
| Ritual - Percussion 3 | $6.00 | |
| Ritual - Timpani | $6.00 |
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Description
Commissioned by the University of Wisconsin-River Falls in 1997 and revised for the Hartt School Wind Symphony in 2007, "Ritual" is the first movement of a three-movement work titled "Soundings". However, this bold and dramatic work stands alone as an impressive symphonic setting, emphasizing the percussion section throughout along with a strong rhythmic drive and tension-building sonorities. Dur: 3:20
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00211099
More about this title
About the Composer: Joseph Turrin
Joseph Turrin is a prolific composer whose wind band and orchestral works have become staples in music education and professional ensembles alike. His compositional voice balances accessibility with sophisticated orchestration, creating pieces that challenge musicians while remaining deeply musical and engaging for audiences.
Turrin's works are known for their clarity of structure, rhythmic vitality, and thoughtful use of the ensemble's full palette. Educators value his music for its ability to stretch advanced players while maintaining strong musical integrity.
Why we love this
Turrin has written a piece that treats percussion not as accompaniment but as a true voice in the ensemble, giving your section time to shine without losing the dramatic arc. The rhythmic architecture builds genuine tension; students feel the architectural logic of the piece rather than just playing through it. At Grade 4, this hits the sweet spot where ambitious programs can program a genuinely impressive work for festival season.
What to expect
Ritual pulses with forward momentum and underlying tension. The percussion conversation drives the narrative, pulling the ensemble through sections of building intensity and calculated release. It's dramatic and modern without being experimental or inaccessible.
Who it's for
Advanced high school bands and strong community college ensembles looking for a contest or festival piece with serious compositional substance. This work rewards bands with confident percussion sections and the ability to balance multiple rhythmic layers without losing cohesion.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock in the percussion section's ostinatos early in rehearsal. These patterns anchor the entire piece, so clarity here prevents the band from losing focus during the tension-building sections.
- Balance the dynamic intensity carefully. The piece relies on sonority and layering to create drama, not just playing louder. Bring out secondary lines when the main theme rests.
- Rehearse the transitions between sections separately. The shift from one rhythmic motif to the next needs precision or the forward momentum stalls.
- Record a rehearsal run-through and listen back. The percussion-driven writing benefits from a critical ear on how the layers sit against one another.
How to use it
Program this as the centerpiece of a contemporary concert, pairing it with a contrasting lyrical work to show range. It also serves as an excellent contest selection for bands ready to demonstrate control, ensemble blend, and sophisticated percussion writing on a single-movement work.
Skills your students will build
- Maintaining rhythmic precision against shifting layered patterns
- Responding to subtle dynamic and textural shifts while preserving forward motion
- Coordinating with the percussion section as equal partners rather than support players
- Building and releasing tension through orchestration rather than tempo or volume alone