Rock Quest: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

$44.00 USD

Rock Quest: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Rock Quest: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-23284
Price: 44.00 USD
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By Steve Hodges

Grade: 1.5 (Easy)

Item: 00-23284

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Your band's desire for some "cool" music can be met with this new dynamic rock piece. An infectious bass line provides a solid foundation for the main theme which also features some nice "blues" licks between phrases. Everybody gets a turn playing the melody, and the harmony parts provide interest as well. A terrific tune to program at any concert!

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Series: Challenger Band Series

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 128

UPC: 038081259024

SKU: 00-23284

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About the Composer: Steve Hodges

Steve Hodges holds degrees from Western Oregon University (Bachelor of Science) and Central Washington University (Master of Music Education). He spent four decades directing bands, choirs, and small ensembles across public schools before retiring from full-time classroom teaching.

Since 1986, Hodges has composed and arranged over 120 concert band works published by Alfred Music, with additional choral arrangements released through Staff Music and Shawnee Press. His music has appeared at festivals and state conventions worldwide, and he has fulfilled commissions for honor bands and schools in Virginia, Iowa, Winnipeg, British Columbia, Oregon, Washington, and North Carolina. His compositions have also been licensed for use by TBS and ESPN. A member of ASCAP, Hodges remains active in community music in The Dalles, Oregon, where he continues to hear his pieces performed by his own grandchildren's school bands.

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Why we love this

Hodges understands what younger bands need: a rock arrangement that sounds genuinely cool without requiring advanced musicianship. The writing distributes the melody across the ensemble so every section gets a moment in the spotlight, building investment and confidence. That infectious bass line anchors everything, letting your rhythm section drive the piece while the blues licks between phrases give it genuine character beyond what typical grade 1.5 band music offers.

What to expect

A confident, fun rock tune with real swagger. The blues licks and infectious bass line create a contemporary groove that feels immediate and energetic, while the melody distribution keeps the energy moving from section to section. It's the kind of piece that makes band feel contemporary and cool.

Who it's for

Beginning to early-intermediate concert bands hungry for repertoire that connects with today's students. Directors programming concerts for younger ensembles will find this piece approachable for their students while remaining genuinely engaging for audiences.

How to get the most out of it

Lock the rhythm section first. The bass line is the glue of this arrangement; spend rehearsal time getting your low brass and tuba section tight before layering in the melody.
Shape the blues licks with articulation and phrasing rather than dynamics. These brief passages define the rock character, so clarity matters more than volume.
Balance the melody carefully when it passes between sections. Since everyone gets a turn, make sure each entrance is clean and that the handoffs don't get lost in the texture.
Let the groove breathe. Resist the temptation to rush the tempo; rock pieces live or die by their pocket, and this one rewards a steady, confident feel.

How to use it

Program this in the middle of a concert to energize the room and shift the mood after heavier classical pieces, or use it to close a program on an upbeat note. It pairs well with other accessible, rhythmically engaging works and works especially effectively on concerts celebrating diverse musical styles or featuring younger musicians.