Short Cuts for Beginning Band -- Vol. 5: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Featuring: Treasure / Eye of the Tiger / Havana / And All That Jazz
Various / arr. Michael Story
Grade: 1 (Very Easy)
Item: 00-PK-0007756
$62.00
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Description
A sure fit for your beginners using just the basics, this suite features Bruno Mars' "Treasure," "Eye of the Tiger" from Rocky III, Camila Cabello's "Havana," and closes with "And All That Jazz" from Chicago. Each theme is focused toward a specific instructional objective and is extremely performable. The tunes can be programmed all at once or throughout your school year.
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Additional Details
Series:
Pop Beginning Band
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
276
SKU:
00-PK-0007756
More about this title
About the Arranger: Michael Story
Michael Story is a prolific composer and arranger whose work spans educational wind band, jazz ensemble, and popular music arrangements. His arrangements for beginning and intermediate bands consistently balance accessibility with genuine musical interest, earning him recognition among directors who need literature that engages young musicians without sacrificing artistry.
Why we love this
Story has selected four hits that actually resonate with beginning band students, then arranged them with clear pedagogical intention woven into each one. You get a full concert's worth of material that feels contemporary and fun while each piece systematically targets foundational skills your students need.
What to expect
A collection that swings between pure pop energy and theatrical jazz sophistication. "Treasure" and "Eye of the Tiger" deliver the groove and momentum beginners crave, while "Havana" offers Latin flavor and "And All That Jazz" introduces students to a different musical idiom entirely, all while remaining completely accessible.
Who it's for
Beginning concert band students (Grade 1) who benefit from contemporary repertoire that connects to music they actually hear outside the band room. Directors building a diverse concert program need material that excites young players while maintaining clear instructional purpose.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock in the rhythmic pulse early in rehearsal, especially in "Treasure" where the syncopation defines the groove. Get the section leaders comfortable before running full ensemble passages.
- Balance the melody and harmony parts carefully in "Havana." With young players, homophonic textures can easily tip toward drowning out the top line.
- Use the jazz standard "And All That Jazz" as an opportunity to discuss style and phrasing conventions of the genre. Even beginners can hear the difference between playing it straight and playing it with swagger.
- Program these pieces in the order presented or mix them throughout your year. Each one works equally well as a standalone number at a concert or assembly.
How to use it
Weave these pieces throughout your concert calendar as standalone features or group them as a pop-and-jazz showcase. The variety means you can program "Treasure" early in the fall, save "And All That Jazz" for a winter concert with a theatrical theme, and build toward "Eye of the Tiger" as a spring closer when rhythmic confidence is higher.
Skills your students will build
- Reading and executing syncopated rhythms in pop contexts
- Maintaining steady tempo and groove in rhythm section parts
- Balancing melody and harmony in homophonic textures
- Responding to style-specific articulation and phrasing (pop versus jazz)
- Ensemble unison and blend across woodwind and brass sections