Rollercoaster!: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

$90.00 USD

Rollercoaster!: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Rollercoaster!: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 98-B1252
Price: 90.00 USD
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By Jim Mahaffey

Grade: 3

Item: 98-B1252

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This traditional gallop reflects the excitement and thrill of a high-speed rollercoaster ride. The overall ABA ternary form includes a contrasting middle section at the same speed. Using only traditional band keys, this work is an excellent tool for working on key changes, dynamics, and articulations, while developing technical facility for bands of medium ability. A full battery of percussion insures a thorough workout and is sure to keep each member of your ensemble engaged.

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Series: FJH Concert Band

Publisher: The FJH Music Company, Inc.

UPC: 674398216932

SKU: 98-B1252

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About the Composer: Jim Mahaffey

Jim Mahaffey is a prolific composer and arranger for concert band who understands the practical needs of school music programs. His works balance musical substance with accessibility, making them reliable choices for festivals, concerts, and rehearsal repertoire across all ability levels.

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Why we love this

Mahaffey nails the energy of a genuine gallop without overcomplicating the arrangement. Grade 3 bands get real work on key changes and dynamic control while playing something genuinely fun, and the percussion section finally has a moment to shine with purposeful work throughout.

What to expect

The rush of climbing the first hill and the giddy thrill of the plunge. A traditional gallop pattern drives forward with infectious momentum, and the percussive energy pulls the entire ensemble into the ride. The middle section catches its breath before the excitement builds again toward the final climax.

Who it's for

Grade 3 concert bands ready to tackle modulation and style demands without drowning in complexity. This works equally well for bands preparing festival or contest material and for programs that want a bright, accessible opener with genuine educational substance.

How to get the most out of it

Establish the gallop rhythm early in sectional rehearsals. Lock the rhythmic pulse in your low brass and percussion before tackling the melody lines; this piece lives or dies on a steady, propulsive foundation.
Shape the dynamic contrasts deliberately. The ABA form depends on the middle section feeling distinctly different; resist playing the B section too loudly and rob yourself of the impact when the A returns.
Balance the percussion battery so that articulation choices in the winds don't get buried. This is your chance to teach students how to listen across the ensemble while they're also playing their own parts.

How to use it

Open a concert with this to set an energetic tone and immediately engage your audience. It also works beautifully as a festival selection when you want to program something technically solid but musically distinct from heavier concert fare.