Rondo Picoso: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

$62.00 USD

Rondo Picoso: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Rondo Picoso: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-40587
Price: 62.00 USD
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By Clifton Jameson Jones

Grade: 3 (Medium)

Item: 00-40587

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An energetic, rhythmic work for band in the classic rondo form, this piece was the winner of the National Band Association Young Band Composition Contest. Written in rondo form, this spicy hot, multi-meter offering features a Latin percussion flavor throughout. (3:30)

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Series: Young Symphonic

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 264

UPC: 038081455686

SKU: 00-40587

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About the Composer: Clifton Jameson Jones

Clifton Jones brings a distinctive voice to band and jazz composition, grounded in rigorous training at Trinity University and the University of Houston. A clarinet player active in the Austin Symphonic Band, he draws on deep experience teaching woodwind methods and directing jazz ensembles at A&M Consolidated High School in College Station, Texas, where he continues to shape young musicians across multiple genres.

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Why we love this

A National Band Association Young Band Composition Contest winner, Rondo Picoso delivers genuine musicianship without sacrificing accessibility. The rondo architecture gives you clean formal signposts, while the Latin percussion colors and multi-meter shifts keep students engaged with something contemporary and rhythmically alive, making it an ideal choice when you need a Grade 3 work that doesn't sound like Grade 3.

What to expect

Immediate, propulsive, and surprisingly sophisticated for its level. The piece maintains infectious forward momentum while dodging predictability through shifting meters and colorful percussion writing; it feels like a conversation between classical form and contemporary rhythm.

Who it's for

Grade 3 bands ready to explore rondo form and cross-rhythmic thinking. This works equally well for concert band directors seeking a contest or festival piece with contemporary flavor and for teachers wanting to introduce Latin percussion idioms without overwhelming younger ensembles.

How to get the most out of it

Lock the Latin percussion groove early in rehearsal. The clave pattern and guiro figures anchor everything else, so get those rhythms precise before layering in the melodic material.
Shape the dynamic arch of each A section intentionally. These return statements can flatten if every entrance matches the previous one; small crescendos and subito shifts will keep the audience tracking the form.
Balance the harmonic movement against the rhythmic energy. The multi-meter sections can cloud ensemble intonation if players rush; conduct with clear subdivisions to let tuning settle.

How to use it

Reserve this for a mid-year or spring concert where you want to showcase rhythmic maturity and stylistic range. It pairs naturally with standard Grade 3 repertoire but stands out as the piece audiences remember, and its contest pedigree makes it solid programming for festivals.