Rock Solid: Concert Band Conductor Score

$8.00 USD

Rock Solid: Concert Band Conductor Score

Name: Rock Solid: Concert Band Conductor Score
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 98-RWS241501
Price: 8.00 USD
Availability: InStock

By Alexandre Carlin

Level:.5

Item: 98-RWS241501

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Rock Solid is an exciting and high-energy work for beginning bands. In this composition by Alexandre Carlin, the spirit of rock music comes to life, inviting both performers and audience members to become active participants in the rhythmic experience. Rock Solid will be a memorable and enjoyable addition to your repertoire, and a favorite "go-to" starter for years to come! (1:46)

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Series: RWS - Very Beginning Band

Publisher: RWS Music Company

ISBN10: 1-4706-7151-4

ISBN13: 978-1-4706-7151-8

UPC: 038081593654

SKU: 98-RWS241501

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Why we love this

Rock Solid arrives when your beginning band needs a confidence builder with teeth. Carlin has written a piece that respects the technical limitations of a developing ensemble while delivering genuine rock energy, which means your students play something that feels substantial rather than diluted. The rhythmic drive and accessibility make this a natural festival choice that audiences actually enjoy hearing.

What to expect

Driving and infectious. Rock Solid channels the raw energy of rock music into a concert band setting, with steady rhythmic momentum and a feel-good spirit that energizes both the ensemble and the room. It's the kind of piece that gets audiences leaning forward.

Who it's for

Beginning concert bands (Grade 1-2) looking for a high-energy opener that works as a festival piece or a concert standout. The accessible level means most students can engage meaningfully with the material while still delivering audience impact.

How to get the most out of it

Lock the rock rhythm section (bass and drums) first in rehearsal. Once that pocket is solid, the rest of the band will settle into the groove much more easily.
Encourage articulation that matches the rock idiom. Short, punchy attacks on eighth notes will give the piece its characteristic crispness rather than a legit band sound.
Keep the tempo steady and energetic throughout. Rock thrives on rhythmic consistency, so a metronome or drum machine during rehearsals helps cement the feel.

How to use it

Open a concert with this. The high energy and short duration (1:46) make it ideal for grabbing attention right away, setting a celebratory tone for the rest of the program. It also punches above its grade level as a festival opener.