Roman Juggernaut: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
By James Curnow
Item: 35-PK00293076
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Juggernaut - Conductor Score (Full Score) | $6.00 | |
| Roman Juggernaut - Flute | $6.00 | |
| Roman Juggernaut - Oboe | $6.00 | |
| Roman Juggernaut - Bb Clarinet | $6.00 | |
| Roman Juggernaut - Bb Bass Clarinet | $6.00 | |
| Roman Juggernaut - Eb Alto Saxophone | $6.00 | |
| Roman Juggernaut - Bb Tenor Saxophone | $6.00 | |
| Roman Juggernaut - Eb Baritone Saxophone | $6.00 | |
| Roman Juggernaut - Bb Trumpet | $6.00 | |
| Roman Juggernaut - F Horn | $6.00 | |
| Roman Juggernaut - Trombone/Baritone B.C./Bassoon | $6.00 | |
| Roman Juggernaut - Baritone T.C. | $6.00 | |
| Roman Juggernaut - Tuba | $6.00 | |
| Roman Juggernaut - Percussion 1 | $6.00 | |
| Roman Juggernaut - Percussion 2 | $6.00 | |
| Roman Juggernaut - Mallet Percussion | $6.00 | |
| Roman Juggernaut - Timpani | $6.00 | |
| Roman Juggernaut - Piano | $6.00 |
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Description
Composed in a "pass in review" format, "Roman Juggernaut" describes through music these massive legions of military might. Featuring thundering percussion and blaring fanfares, one can easily imagine the spectacular pageantry of thousands of soldiers on parade. Dur: 2:05
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00293076
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About the Composer: James Curnow
James Curnow stands among the most prolific and performed composers in contemporary band music. His output spans accessible educational works through advanced concert pieces, all marked by clear orchestration, singable melodies, and intuitive harmonic language that never condescends to younger ensembles.
Curnow's compositional approach prioritizes the ensemble experience. He understands how bands function at different levels and writes music that challenges without overwhelming, always respecting both the capabilities and the musical intelligence of student musicians.
Why we love this
This piece delivers spectacle without requiring advanced technical facility from your ensemble. The "pass in review" structure gives you built-in dramatic arc, and the percussion and brass writing creates that Hollywood moment your audience remembers long after the concert ends.
What to expect
Imagine thousands of soldiers moving in perfect formation, sunlight catching brass instruments and gleaming armor. The music paints this vision through pure momentum and color rather than through aggressive or dissonant language. You feel the weight and power of organized human movement.
Who it's for
Concert bands looking for a showpiece that sits comfortably at intermediate to early advanced levels. Directors who want their musicians to experience compositional architecture and ensemble blend without wrestling with extreme ranges or meter changes.
How to get the most out of it
- Establish a steady, marching pulse early in rehearsal and maintain it throughout. The military pageantry only lands when the band sounds organized and unified.
- Balance the fanfare voices carefully. Brass players should aim for brilliant tone without forcing; let the natural brightness of the harmonic series do the work.
- Give your percussion section the attention they deserve. The rhythm section anchors the entire effect, so spend rehearsal time locking in these parts specifically.
- Shape the dynamic arc across the full 2:05. Build gradually toward the climactic moments rather than hitting full volume too early.
How to use it
Reserve this for a concert closer or opening number where you want immediate impact. It works especially well as the finale of a concert focused on American or contemporary concert band repertoire, or as the centerpiece of a program exploring military and patriotic themes in music.
Skills your students will build
- maintaining precision in fanfare articulation across multiple brass voices
- executing rhythmic unison across large ensemble sections
- balancing sustained tones with percussive punctuation
- interpreting "pass in review" style and its marching conventions
- responding to clear dynamic and sectional architecture