See Rock City: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

$90.00 USD

See Rock City: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: See Rock City: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-36715
Price: 90.00 USD
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By Brant Karrick

Grade: 4.5 (Medium Difficult)

Item: 00-36715

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See Rock City is a fun, rock jam session for concert band! Fusing elements of rock, jazz, and funk styles, all sections of the band equally contribute familiar riffs, grooves, and melodies weaved throughout the three-part form---fast-funk-fun! Partly inspired by driving through the southeastern part of the United States, particularly Tennessee, it is hard to miss the words painted on barns, birdhouses, and billboards---See Rock City! The attraction atop Lookout Mountain near Chattanooga displays the region's quirky sense of humor as well as its breathtaking beauty. Whether looking at seven states, standing under a waterfall, or walking through a cavern full of glowing gnomes, Rock City, like this namesake piece, is just pure, simple, fun.

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Series: Alfred Concert Band

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 308

ISBN10: 1-4706-5695-7

ISBN13: 978-1-4706-5695-9

UPC: 038081409283

SKU: 00-36715

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About the Composer: Brant Karrick

Brant Karrick has shaped band programs across three decades as a teacher, conductor, and composer. Since 2003, he has served as Director of Bands at Northern Kentucky University, where he oversees the full band curriculum and mentors the next generation of music educators. His teaching career spans nine years at the University of Toledo and seven years in Kentucky public schools, grounding his compositional voice in the real needs of student musicians.

As a clinician, adjudicator, and guest conductor, Karrick's works have circulated globally across the United States, Canada, Europe, South Africa, South America, Japan, and Australia. His formal training includes a Doctor of Philosophy in music education from Louisiana State University (1994), a Master of Arts from Western Kentucky University (1984), and a Bachelor of Music Education from the University of Louisville (1982). He studied composition with David Livingston, Steve Beck, and Cecil Karrick, and his professional memberships include ASCAP, the College Band Directors National Association, and NAFME.

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Why we love this

Karrick writes with the specificity of someone who has stood in front of student bands for decades. *See Rock City* avoids the trap of "fun" pieces that shortchange musicianship; instead, it builds genuine ensemble skills through rock, jazz, and funk textures that feel current without being trendy. The three-part architecture and distributed melodic material mean every section gets memorable material to own, which keeps rehearsal momentum high and performance engagement real.

What to expect

Stepping into a high-energy jam session where every player has a role in the groove. The piece radiates the quirky charm and simple joy of a roadside Americana landmark, channeling the southeast's sense of playful humor through tight rhythmic unison, syncopated riffs, and moments where the entire band locks into a single, driving pulse.

Who it's for

Concert bands at the Grade 4.5 level looking for repertoire that energizes students without talking down to them. This piece works equally well for groups preparing for festivals, concerts, or just rehearsals that need the morale boost of playing something current and stylistically engaging.

How to get the most out of it

Lock the groove in the rhythm section first. These funk and rock idioms live and die by pocket, so rehearse the drums, bass, and low woodwinds as a unit before layering the upper voices and soloistic figures.
Lean into the stylistic shifts between sections. The fast-funk aesthetic demands a lighter articulation and swing feel in certain passages; be intentional about the contrast when moving into more straightforward rock material.
Balance the riffs and grooves across the band so no single line dominates. With familiar melodic material woven throughout, clarity comes from ensemble blend rather than soloistic emphasis.

How to use it

Open a spring concert with this piece to reset the energy after more classical fare, or program it as a crowd-pleaser that bridges a formal first half with lighter closing selections. It also performs well at festivals where contemporary concert band writing is valued, and its approachable style makes it a natural fit for non-traditional performance venues where you want to showcase musicianship without formality.