Scirocco: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

$55.00 USD

Scirocco: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Scirocco: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-38302
Price: 55.00 USD
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By Roland Barrett

Grade: 1 (Very Easy)

Item: 00-38302

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"Scirocco" comes from the name given to a Mediterranean wind that originates as a dry and dusty breeze in the Sahara Desert, accumulates moisture and velocity as it crosses the Mediterranean Sea, and often reaches hurricane speeds. With an inspiration like that, you can be sure the energy level will be at a peak. The work has an elementary introduction to contemporary aleatoric notation that enhances the dynamic sparkle! (2:00) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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Series: Belwin Beginning Band

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 140

UPC: 038081430874

SKU: 00-38302

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About the Composer: Roland Barrett

Roland Barrett has shaped generations of composers and arrangers through his dual role as a theorist and creative practitioner. Since 2001, he has led the composition and 20th century theory curriculum at the University of Oklahoma while maintaining an active schedule of original works and arrangements for wind and percussion ensembles.

With over two hundred published compositions and arrangements to his credit, Barrett has established himself as a prolific and trusted voice in contemporary band literature. His works have been commissioned and premiered by the Dallas Wind Symphony, featured across All-State and All-Region bands nationwide, and broadcast on NPR and national television. He continues to serve as arranger for the Pride of Oklahoma marching band and holds multiple ASCAP recognition awards.

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Why we love this

Barrett crafted this piece as a genuine entry point into contemporary compositional techniques, not by simplifying the concept but by making it musically natural and engaging. The aleatoric notation serves the programmatic content rather than existing as an exercise, giving young musicians a real reason to embrace musical indeterminacy. For Grade 1 ensembles, this is sophisticated music-making without technical overwhelm.

What to expect

A Mediterranean gust transformed into concert sound. The work begins as a gentle, dusty breeze and gathers momentum, embodying the journey from Saharan calm to tempestuous energy. Players feel the momentum building in their hands even as young musicians navigate the straightforward notation.

Who it's for

Beginning band directors seeking repertoire that respects student musicianship while introducing modern compositional practices. Grade 1 ensembles benefit from the accessible technical demands paired with material that challenges them musically and creatively.

How to get the most out of it

Introduce the aleatoric section clearly in rehearsal by having students listen first, then experiment with their own interpretations within the notated boundaries before locking in the full ensemble sound.
Let the energy build naturally through the opening; resist the urge to rush the elementary introduction, as clarity sets up the payoff when the wind imagery intensifies.
Balance the transparency needed for a Grade 1 band with the dramatic character the Mediterranean breeze demands; encourage players to commit fully to dynamics even in simple passages.

How to use it

Open a concert with this piece to set an energetic tone, or program it as a palate-cleanser between contrasting works. Its two-minute duration and programmatic clarity make it an excellent teaching tool in the first or second year of a beginning band's repertoire calendar, especially when your ensemble is ready to explore beyond traditional march and hymn arrangements.