Rizz: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

$75.00 USD

Rizz: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Rizz: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-51944
Price: 75.00 USD
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By JaRod Hall

Grade: 3

Item: 00-51944

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Let loose with Rizz, a highly entertaining funk chart by JaRod Hall with a ton of attitude! The infectious groove pairs perfectly with a charismatic and highly memorable melody over a kickin' bass line. Amazingly authentic sounding, and certain to be an instant hit with your students and audience! (2:40)

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Series: MakeMusic Young Band

Publisher: MakeMusic Publications

ISBN10: 1-4706-7446-7

ISBN13: 978-1-4706-7446-5

UPC: 038081596730

SKU: 00-51944

More about this title

About the Composer: JaRod Hall

JaRod Hall is a Texas-based composer and educator whose work appears on the Texas Prescribed Music List, the J.W. Pepper Editor's Choice list, and the Bandworld Top 100 list. He earned his bachelor's degree in music education from the University of North Texas and a master's degree from Texas State University, studying composition with Dr. Michael Ippolito and Dr. Jack Wilds, among others.

As a band director for eight years, Hall led student ensembles to consistent sweepstakes awards at the Texas University Interscholastic League Concert and Sightreading Evaluations. His 2018 non-varsity band at Griffin Middle School in Frisco became the first middle school ensemble in the district's history to earn the State Citation of Excellence. A tubist and trombonist, Hall has performed with the North Texas Wind Symphony, Texas State Wind Symphony (as principal tuba), and the 3 O'Clock Lab Band. His original works include the 2020 Dallas Winds Call for Fanfares winner "Silver Fanfare" and the 2021 Barbara Buehlman Prize winner "Through the Storm."

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Why we love this

Rizz delivers immediate energy without requiring extensive rehearsal time to land. Hall's writing respects the Grade 3 skill level while giving the ensemble genuinely satisfying funk grooves and a melody that sticks in everyone's head from measure one, making it a reliable crowd-pleaser that connects with both students and audiences.

What to expect

Rizz swings with infectious funk energy, pairing a charismatic, memorable melody against a bass line that drives the whole ensemble forward. The piece has attitude and charm without pretension, sounding authentically groovy while remaining achievable for intermediate musicians.

Who it's for

Grade 3 concert bands looking for a contemporary, engaging piece that genuinely excites students and holds audience attention. The instrumentation and technical demands make it accessible to developing ensembles while the groove and melodic integrity keep it satisfying for stronger groups.

How to get the most out of it

Lock the bass line and drum groove first. Have the low brass and percussion establish that kickin' foundation before layering in the melody; once the rhythm section is solid, everything else falls into place.
Shape the melody with deliberate articulation. The character of funk lives in how you tongue the note changes, so encourage brass players to commit to crisp attacks that match the rhythmic precision the style demands.
Let the attitude show through dynamics and phrasing. This chart has personality built in, so resist the urge to smooth it out; lean into the contrast between punchy sections and any lighter moments to keep the audience engaged.
Use the full two-minute-forty-second duration to build momentum. Don't rush the arrangement; allow each section to establish itself so the ending lands with maximum impact.

How to use it

Program this as an opener or closer to inject contemporary flair into a concert dominated by traditional repertoire. Its two-minute-forty-second length and immediate audience appeal also make it an excellent choice for community concert settings, pep band performances, or any context where you want students to experience the satisfaction of playing modern music that audiences genuinely enjoy.