Shredder: Score
By Peter Sciaino
Grade: 2.5
Item: 98-PR-RWS2338
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Description
Once a reliable and trustworthy office machine, Shredder has fallen from grace to seek revenge on its sworn enemies and arch-nemeses… the teachers. After a long relationship of perceived disrespect, this dark lord of xerox, will stop at nothing as it crunches and crinkles its way towards revenge. Ultimately, the gut wrenching tones of the paper jam prevail but not before everyone has a blast bringing the story to life! Hilarious sound files are provided to help the narrative or, alternatively, a guest narrator (perhaps a school administrator) can add a really fun element to any concert!
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Original Item#: RWS-2338-00
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Original Item#: RWS-2338-00
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Additional Details
Series:
RWS - Developing Band
Publisher:
RWS Music Company
SKU:
98-PR-RWS2338
More about this title
About the Composer: Peter Sciaino
Peter Sciaino has built a reputation for composing accessible, engaging works that appeal to student musicians and audiences alike. His gift for narrative and humor in music, combined with solid compositional craft, makes his pieces standouts in the developing band repertoire.
Why we love this
Sciaino captures something real about band dynamics here: the chance to tell a story together without pretense. The narrative frame gives every section a reason to play, and the optional narrator and sound files mean you can shape the comedy to fit your audience and available talent. It's the kind of piece that bonds a developing band through laughter and musical storytelling.
What to expect
Comic chaos with a pulse. Shredder starts as industrial revenge fantasy and builds toward hilariously desperate paper-jam crescendos. The band carries the narrative forward through sharp rhythmic clarity and sudden sonic texture changes, creating moments that are genuinely funny because they're musically committed.
Who it's for
Concert bands at the 2.5 grade level looking to program something that engages audiences and students alike. This works especially well for spring concerts, young band festivals, or any setting where humor and accessibility won't dilute the ensemble's musical credibility.
How to get the most out of it
- Coordinate the sound file cues with your conductor's beat. Mark or highlight these moments in the score during rehearsal so the band knows exactly when the xerox chaos kicks in.
- If using a narrator instead of the recorded sound files, schedule a few joint rehearsals so the band learns to respond to live pacing rather than a fixed recording.
- Lean into the exaggeration. Paper jams and office machinery aren't subtle, so encourage the sections to commit fully to the dramatic moments without worrying about refinement.
- Balance clarity with cartoon energy. The story needs to land, which means articulation and entrances matter even more than in straightforward concert fare.
How to use it
Pair this with one serious piece to show range and control. The novelty framing makes it an ideal finale or program closer, giving audiences a strong memory of your band's musicianship wrapped in entertainment. It also works as a morale booster mid-rehearsal during dense technical periods.
Skills your students will build
- Rhythmic precision in fast-moving passage work
- Dynamic contrast and sudden timbral shifts
- Ensemble coordination with external audio or spoken narrative
- Confidence performing with comedic intent