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Rock This Band!: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

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Rock This Band!: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Rock This Band!: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

By Robert Sheldon

Grade: 0.5 (Very Easy)

Item: 00-47255
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Your beginning band can "rock out" on their very first concert with this sure-fire crowd pleaser. A catchy bass line and handclaps start the piece, then the melody joins in, followed by a countermelody---and this all happens using only the first six notes the students have learned! (2:00) (Correlates with Sound Innovations, Book 1, Level 2).

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Series: Sound Innovations for Concert Band
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 132
UPC: 038081547282
SKU: 00-47255

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About the Composer: Robert Sheldon

Robert Sheldon

Robert Sheldon ranks among the most frequently performed composers in the wind band repertoire. His works appear regularly on contest lists and concert programs worldwide, reflecting a compositional voice that connects with both student ensembles and audiences. Beyond his own prolific output, Sheldon serves as lead author of Sound Innovations for Concert Band, shaping how thousands of young musicians develop their foundational skills.

As a clinician and conductor, Sheldon maintains an active schedule across North America and internationally, leading honor bands and presenting at universities and state music education conferences. His compositions have been performed in major venues including Carnegie Hall, Boston's Symphony Hall, and the Kennedy Center. The American School Band Director's Association, Phi Beta Mu, and ASCAP have recognized his contributions with numerous awards, and VanderCook College of Music granted him an honorary doctorate in 2020.

Why we love this

Beginning bands rarely get repertoire that feels genuinely musical from measure one, and "Rock This Band!" proves it's possible. The writing respects where students actually are technically while giving them something that sounds sophisticated on stage, complete with rhythm section drive and accessible countermelody that creates real textural interest without overwhelming the front-row readers.

What to expect

A groove-based energy opens the piece with infectious rhythmic momentum, then melody joins with an unmistakable lift that makes students sound far more polished than their age or experience suggests. The rock instrumentation and countermelody layers create an arrangement that feels complete and satisfying without demanding technical virtuosity.

Who it's for

Beginning concert bands playing through their first or second semester of instruction fit this piece perfectly. It works equally well for students using Sound Innovations, Book 1 or any program where students have mastered the first six notes and are ready for their first concert performance.

How to get the most out of it

  • Isolate the handclap section before the full rehearsal. Assign it to students or use body percussion to establish the groove's pocket before layering in the bass line and melody.
  • Lock the rhythm section (tuba and drums) first. Once they're locked in tempo and feel, the melody and countermelody will sit cleanly on top without dragging or rushing.
  • Shape the dynamic arch deliberately through the entrance sequence. The bass line and handclaps establish energy, then the melody's entrance should feel like it's building momentum, not just appearing.

How to use it

Program this opener on a first or second concert when you want immediate audience engagement and visible student confidence. The two-minute length and crowd-pleasing style also make it ideal for community events, pep assemblies, or festival performances where you want to showcase musicianship without pushing technical boundaries.

Skills your students will build

  • Reading and performing from individual parts in a full ensemble setting
  • Maintaining a steady rhythm section role under a melody
  • Responding to conductor cues for dynamic and tempo consistency
  • Understanding how countermelody functions alongside a main melody
  • Sight-reading music written using limited note ranges in concert voicing

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