Sagebrush: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
By James Curnow
Grade: 2
Item: 35-PK00275712
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Sagebrush - Full Score | $6.00 | |
| Sagebrush - Flute | $6.00 | |
| Sagebrush - Oboe | $6.00 | |
| Sagebrush - Bassoon | $6.00 | |
| Sagebrush - Bb Clarinet 1 | $6.00 | |
| Sagebrush - Bb Clarinet 2 | $6.00 | |
| Sagebrush - Bb Clarinet 3 | $6.00 | |
| Sagebrush - Eb Alto Clarinet | $6.00 | |
| Sagebrush - Bb Bass Clarinet | $6.00 | |
| Sagebrush - Eb Alto Saxophone 1 | $6.00 | |
| Sagebrush - Eb Alto Saxophone 2 | $6.00 | |
| Sagebrush - Bb Tenor Saxophone | $6.00 | |
| Sagebrush - Eb Baritone Saxophone | $6.00 | |
| Sagebrush - Bb Trumpet 1 | $6.00 | |
| Sagebrush - Bb Trumpet 2 | $6.00 | |
| Sagebrush - F Horn | $6.00 | |
| Sagebrush - Trombone | $6.00 | |
| Sagebrush - Baritone B.C. | $6.00 | |
| Sagebrush - Baritone T.C. | $6.00 | |
| Sagebrush - Tuba | $6.00 | |
| Sagebrush - String Bass | $6.00 | |
| Sagebrush - Percussion 1 | $6.00 | |
| Sagebrush - Percussion 2 | $6.00 | |
| Sagebrush - Mallet Percussion | $6.00 | |
| Sagebrush - Timpani | $6.00 |
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Description
In the style of a lively hoedown, here is an entertaining fast-paced number that's fun to perform and will sound great. There is plenty of built in contrasts in scoring dynamics as well as carefully placed percussion effects. A perfect change of pace! Dur: 2:00
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00275712
More about this title
About the Composer: James Curnow
James Curnow has spent decades composing and arranging music that speaks directly to the needs of student musicians and conductors. His work spans multiple genres and difficulty levels, with a gift for writing that balances accessibility with genuine musicality and craftsmanship.
Why we love this
Curnow nails the energy of a hoedown without relying on tired clichés. The scoring gives you real textural variety to work with, and those percussion touches land exactly where they'll get your ensemble excited about playing together. Two minutes that earn their place on any concert.
What to expect
Infectious and spirited, with the roughhewn charm of folk music driving the melody forward. The hoedown character sits comfortably between playful and musically substantial.
Who it's for
Grade 2 bands seeking a solid opener or closer that energizes without overextending the ensemble. Directors programming a mixed concert will appreciate how efficiently this piece entertains both audience and players.
How to get the most out of it
- Find the groove early in rehearsals by locking the rhythmic momentum with your rhythm section first, then layer the melodic material on top.
- Let the dynamic contrasts breathe. The carefully placed softer moments make the louder passages feel earned and more impactful.
- Give your percussionists clear cues for their effects. The scoring depends on those details landing cleanly.
How to use it
Place this as a concert opener to establish momentum, or use it as a palate cleanser between heavier works. Its compact two-minute runtime makes it an ideal encore or finale option when you want audiences leaving with a smile.
Skills your students will build
- Articulation clarity in fast scalar passages
- Dynamic contrast and balance within a single tempo
- Rhythmic precision at a brisk tempo
- Ensemble energy and togetherness across sections
- Reading percussion cues and coordinating with effects