Shark Eyes - Mvt. 2 from Water Tales: A Suite for Band: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Mvt. 2 from Water Tales: A Suite for Band
By Heather Hoefle
Grade: 2
Item: 98-PK-RWS2229
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Description
Wait until your students sink their teeth into this one! "Shark Eyes" can stand alone, or as the closer of the "Water Tales: A Suite for Band" which includes "Jellyfish", "Mama Sea Turtle", and "Axolotl Dance". Not only is it fun to play, but it is also an excellent tool for teaching dotted quarter notes!
Original Item#: RWS-2229-00
Original Item#: RWS-2229-00
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Additional Details
Series:
RWS - Developing Band
Publisher:
RWS Music Company
SKU:
98-PK-RWS2229
More about this title
About the Composer: Heather Hoefle
Heather Hoefle has established herself as a composer dedicated to writing accessible, engaging music for developing bands. Her work in the educational wind band space demonstrates a keen understanding of what motivates student musicians while maintaining genuine musical substance.
Why we love this
Hoefle nails the balance between fun storytelling and genuine pedagogical value. The programmatic bite gives students something to sink their teeth into musically, while the dotted quarter note patterns provide a focused, manageable rhythm concept at Grade 2.
What to expect
Menacing and mischievous, with quick predatory motions and sudden strikes. The music captures the visual intensity of a shark on the hunt, using rhythmic precision and orchestral color to bring the ocean's apex predator vividly to life.
Who it's for
Grade 2 concert bands building foundational rhythm skills and confidence with layered orchestration. Directors seeking a standalone concert piece that also works as the finale of the full "Water Tales" suite.
How to get the most out of it
- Establish the dotted quarter-eighth rhythm clearly in rehearsal before adding the full orchestration. Isolate this pattern in the woodwinds and let students lock it in with deliberate counting and subdivision.
- Shape the dynamic contours to match the predatory character of the movement. Sudden sforzandos and swells create the illusion of the shark's approach and attack.
- Balance the melodic content between sections so the narrative stays clear. Avoid letting any one section overwhelm the line that carries the musical story.
- Control the tempo to keep the energy sharp and menacing without becoming rushed. A steady pulse lets the rhythmic figures land with precision.
How to use it
Perform "Shark Eyes" as a concert closer that leaves audiences with excitement and a clear visual impression, or sequence it at the end of "Water Tales" for a narrative arc that progresses through the marine ecosystem. Its shorter format and Grade 2 accessibility make it ideal for early-season concerts when technical demands are moderate.
Skills your students will build
- Reading and executing dotted quarter-eighth note rhythms in tempo
- Balancing melody and accompaniment across sections
- Responding to sudden dynamic changes and articulation contrasts
- Sustaining rhythmic precision in an ensemble setting