Second Chance: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
As performed by Shinedown
Words and music by David Bassett and Brent Smith [Shinedown]
Grade: 2 (Easy)
Item: 00-PK-0003995
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Description
Shinedown wrote 40 songs for their album The Sound of Madness, picking 11 to make the cut. This popular song peaked at #7 on the Billboard Hot 100 and has also been used in several ads for popular primetime television shows. Second Chance will be a hit with your ensemble as well!
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Additional Details
Series:
Hot Pop Band
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
124
SKU:
00-PK-0003995
More about this title
About the Composer: David Bassett
David Bassett is a composer and arranger specializing in accessible wind band transcriptions of popular music. His work in the Hot Pop Band series demonstrates his skill at capturing the energy and commercial appeal of contemporary rock and pop songs while maintaining musical integrity across full concert band instrumentation.
Why we love this
Bassett's arrangement keeps the immediate hook and drive of Shinedown's original while distributing the material thoughtfully across the full band. At Grade 2, it's accessible enough for developing ensembles but musically substantial enough to hold an audience's attention, making it an ideal choice when you want contemporary repertoire without sacrificing ensemble cohesion.
What to expect
A driving rock arrangement built on propulsive rhythm and accessible melodic statements. The piece captures Shinedown's radio-friendly energy while remaining grounded in concert band sonorities, creating an engaging performance that audiences recognize immediately.
Who it's for
Concert bands at the Grade 2 level looking for modern repertoire with genuine appeal to both performers and audiences. This works equally well for middle school bands seeking material that resonates with student musicians and for community bands wanting contemporary popular music that doesn't require virtuosic technique.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the rhythm section carefully so the groove stays tight without overpowering the melodic voices; rock arrangements live or die by their pocket.
- Mark dynamic changes clearly in parts during rehearsal since the original recording uses considerable compression and automation; help your players understand where energy should shift without those studio tools.
- Lock in the feel early by establishing the tempo with confidence and letting the ensemble feel the groove rather than counting mechanically through transitions.
How to use it
Program this in a pops concert or mixed repertoire program where you want to connect with listeners through familiar music. It pairs well alongside other contemporary hits from the Hot Pop Band series and creates natural contrast when sandwiched between traditional concert band literature.
Skills your students will build
- Executing steady groove-based rhythm patterns in rock style
- Balancing individual voice leading within a funk-influenced harmonic framework
- Responding to dynamic control in contemporary commercial music contexts
- Maintaining ensemble cohesion at moderate tempos with syncopated rhythmic figures