Rituals: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
By Roland Barrett
Grade: 3
Item: 98-DB1362
$75.00
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Rituals: Score | $10.00 | |
| Rituals: Piccolo | $7.00 | |
| Rituals: Flute 1 | $7.00 | |
| Rituals: Flute 2 | $7.00 | |
| Rituals: Oboe | $7.00 | |
| Rituals: Bassoon | $7.00 | |
| Rituals: B-flat Clarinet 1 | $7.00 | |
| Rituals: B-flat Clarinet 2 | $7.00 | |
| Rituals: B-flat Clarinet 3 | $7.00 | |
| Rituals: B-flat Bass Clarinet | $7.00 | |
| Rituals: E-flat Alto Saxophone 1 | $7.00 | |
| Rituals: E-flat Alto Saxophone 2 | $7.00 | |
| Rituals: B-flat Tenor Saxophone | $7.00 | |
| Rituals: E-flat Baritone Saxophone | $7.00 | |
| Rituals: B-flat Trumpet 1 | $7.00 | |
| Rituals: B-flat Trumpet 2 | $7.00 | |
| Rituals: B-flat Trumpet 3 | $7.00 | |
| Rituals: F Horn 1 | $7.00 | |
| Rituals: F Horn 2 | $7.00 | |
| Rituals: Trombone 1 | $7.00 | |
| Rituals: Trombone 2 | $7.00 | |
| Rituals: Trombone 3 | $7.00 | |
| Rituals: Baritone/Euphonium | $7.00 | |
| Rituals: Baritone T.C. | $7.00 | |
| Rituals: Tuba | $7.00 | |
| Rituals: Timpani/Wind Chimes | $7.00 | |
| Rituals: Mallet Percussion 1 | $7.00 | |
| Rituals: Mallet Percussion 2 | $7.00 | |
| Rituals: Percussion 1 | $7.00 | |
| Rituals: Percussion 2 | $7.00 | |
| Rituals: Percussion 3 | $7.00 |
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Description
Mystery and intrigue are at the core of this exciting work based on sacred rituals performed by the Mayans in some of the most spectacular and extensive cave systems in the world. Opening with a chant-like theme, the music soon explodes into a whirlwind of rhythmic activity. The aggressive character of the music pushes forward as various themes compete against ostinato figures while an intense rhythmic pulse brings the work to a rousing conclusion. Exciting!
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Additional Details
Series:
FJH Concert Band
Publisher:
The FJH Music Company, Inc.
SKU:
98-DB1362
More about this title
About the Composer: Roland Barrett
Roland Barrett brings deep expertise in contemporary wind band writing through his dual roles as a university composition instructor and active arranger. Since 2001, he has taught 20th-century music theory and composition at the University of Oklahoma while simultaneously arranging for the Pride of Oklahoma marching band, giving him constant exposure to what works on the field and in the concert hall.
With over 200 published works for symphonic band, chamber groups, and marching ensembles, Barrett has earned national recognition through performances by the Dallas Wind Symphony, All-State Honor Bands, and features on NPR and cable television. His consistent receipt of the annual ASCAPlus award reflects a compositional voice that resonates with both educators and performers.
Why we love this
Barrett constructs genuine dramatic momentum here rather than relying on mere tempo or volume. The architecture moves from contemplative ritual to unbridled energy with enough musical justification that students understand the emotional arc, not just the technical demands. For a Grade 3 ensemble, this strikes the rare balance of being flashy enough for festival judges while teaching real compositional craft.
What to expect
The piece begins in shadowed mystery, with voices invoking ancient ritual. Energy accelerates as competing themes jostle for attention over a driving pulse, creating productive tension rather than chaos. By the conclusion, the music has built to a primal, rousing celebration.
Who it's for
Grade 3 concert bands preparing for festival or contest programming, particularly ensembles looking for a contemporary piece with visceral appeal that doesn't sacrifice musical substance. Directors who want their students to experience how structural storytelling and orchestration create dramatic effect.
How to get the most out of it
- Establish the opening chant with clarity and restraint; this theme serves as the work's emotional anchor, so lock its intonation and phrasing before tackling the rhythmic sections.
- Isolate the competing themes and ostinato figures in sectional rehearsals so players hear how their material relates to surrounding voices; many bands rush this section by treating it as one undifferentiated block.
- Shape the final rhythmic pulse with precision rather than brute force. The intensity comes from locked articulation and release timing, not volume creep.
How to use it
Place this as a centerpiece offering on a festival or concert program where it can command full attention; the journey from quiet opening to climax needs breathing room. It pairs well alongside other contemporary works that explore non-Western musical traditions or works exploring rhythm-driven energy.
Skills your students will build
- Sustaining articulation precision during rapid rhythmic passages
- Balancing independence within dense polyphonic textures
- Executing clean transitions between contrasting dynamic and tempo zones
- Maintaining consistent intonation under intense rhythmic activity
- Responding to text painting and narrative arc in contemporary music