Saddle Up!: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

$80.00 USD

Saddle Up!: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Saddle Up!: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-37831
Price: 80.00 USD
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A medley of traditional songs from the American West

By Clifton Jameson Jones

Grade: 4 (Medium Difficult)

Item: 00-37831

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Check out this lively mix of traditional songs from the American West, colorfully scored for concert band. It includes "Red River Valley," a unique, bluesy setting of "The Yellow Rose of Texas," a jaunty "Whoopee Ti-Yi-Yo," and caps off with a bright, boot-scootin' "Cotton Eyed-Joe." This arrangement is lots of fun for audiences and performers alike---a great selection to round up a concert program. (5:10)

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Series: Alfred Concert Band

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 284

UPC: 038081429885

SKU: 00-37831

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About the Composer: Clifton Jameson Jones

Clifton Jameson Jones composes and arranges for band, orchestra, jazz ensemble, and woodwind groups. A Houston native, he studied composition and theory with William Thornton at Trinity University and Michael Horvit at the University of Houston, then arranging with Shelly Berg at San Jacinto College. Jones performs clarinet with the Austin Symphonic Band and has dedicated numerous works to the ensemble and its director, Richard Floyd.

Jones teaches woodwind methods in the College Station Independent School District and directs the jazz ensemble at A&M Consolidated High School. He holds membership in the Texas Music Educators Association, Texas Jazz Educators Association, and ASCAP.

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Why we love this

Jones crafts a medley that feels genuinely Western without leaning on cliché or oversimplification. The bluesy take on "The Yellow Rose of Texas" and the structural variety across four distinct tunes give your band real musical substance to sink their teeth into, while the energy and accessibility make it an immediate audience favorite. At Grade 4, you get genuine arrangement craft that serves both entertainment and musical growth.

What to expect

A boot-heel stomp through the American West, colorful and spirited without sacrificing musicianship. Each tune has its own personality: "Red River Valley" flows with quiet lyricism, the bluesy "Yellow Rose" has swagger, "Whoopee Ti-Yi-Yo" bounces with frontier joy, and the finale swings hard with pure fun. The orchestration sparkles throughout, capturing the regional flavor while staying rooted in solid band writing.

Who it's for

Concert bands at the high school level seeking a program piece that balances musicality with accessibility. The Grade 4 difficulty sits comfortably for ensembles working toward solid intonation and sectional independence, while offering arranging sophistication that keeps directors engaged.

How to get the most out of it

Balance the woodwind solos in "Red River Valley" so the melodic line cuts through without overwhelming the harmonic support; this section rewards clarity over volume.
Lock the rhythm section into the boot-scootin' energy of "Cotton Eyed-Joe"—this finale only lands when the pulse is rock-solid and the articulation is crisp.
Let the bluesy character of "The Yellow Rose of Texas" breathe; don't rush the bent notes and slides in the brass.
Mark the key changes between movements to help players transition cleanly; the tonal shifts are part of the arrangement's charm.

How to use it

Perfect as a second-half opener to shift mood and energy during a concert, or as your finale when you want to send audiences out smiling. The five-minute runtime and clear sectional structure make it an ideal programming bridge between heavier classical works and a closing encore.