Snake Island: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
By Michael Story
Grade: 1 (Easy)
Item: 00-PK-0008282
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Snake Island: Score | $9.00 | |
| Snake Island: Flute | $3.00 | |
| Snake Island: Oboe | $3.00 | |
| Snake Island: 1st B-flat Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| Snake Island: B-flat Bass Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| Snake Island: E-flat Alto Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Snake Island: B-flat Tenor Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Snake Island: E-flat Baritone Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Snake Island: 1st B-flat Trumpet | $3.00 | |
| Snake Island: 1st F Horn | $3.00 | |
| Snake Island: 1st Trombone | $3.00 | |
| Snake Island: Baritone T.C. | $3.00 | |
| Snake Island: Tuba | $3.00 | |
| Snake Island: Mallets | $3.00 | |
| Snake Island: Timpani | $3.00 | |
| Snake Island: 1st Percussion | $3.00 | |
| Snake Island: 2nd Percussion | $3.00 |
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Description
This perilous island just off the coast of Brazil is infested with so many deadly reptiles that humans are prohibited. An ominous introduction leads to a rhythmic musical exploration completely surrounded by water and camouflaged snakes that make their presence known. Slitheringly fun! (2:00) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
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Additional Details
Series:
Belwin Beginning Band
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
140
SKU:
00-PK-0008282
More about this title
About the Composer: Michael Story
Michael Story is a prolific composer of band and orchestra music whose output spans accessible arrangements, original concert works, and educational compositions. His pieces for beginning and intermediate ensembles balance musical substance with practical playability, making him a staple in school band programs across the country.
Why we love this
Story captures a vivid programmatic narrative without sacrificing rhythmic clarity and ensemble balance. For a Grade 1 piece, the writing stays musically interesting while staying firmly within the technical range of developing players, and the dramatic setup delivers real concert presence in just two minutes.
What to expect
An adventure unfolding in sound. The opening creates genuine tension, and the rhythmic episodes that follow feel like musical reconnaissance across a dangerous landscape. Despite the Grade 1 accessibility, the piece maintains real dramatic momentum and a sense of playful menace throughout.
Who it's for
Beginning band students ready to play concert literature that tells a story and rewards their developing musicianship. Directors working with Grade 1 ensembles will find this especially useful for students who need to build confidence in a musically engaging context without unrealistic technical demands.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape the ominous introduction with dynamic control and precise articulation in the low voices to establish the eerie atmosphere before the rhythmic exploration begins.
- Keep the rhythmic sections tight and together; even at Grade 1, this ensemble needs strong internal pulse to convey the predatory energy of the snakes.
- Balance the upper and lower woodwinds when they trade motivic figures so the "slithering" quality remains audible and the narrative voice stays clear.
- Use the tempo marking and recorded accompaniment to lock the ensemble's confidence, especially through any meter or rhythmic shifts that punctuate the journey around the island.
How to use it
Program this early in a concert when the audience is settling in; the dramatic arc and compact runtime (2:00) make it an excellent opener that commands attention. It also works well in festival or contest settings where bands need a Grade 1 selection with legitimate personality and narrative stakes.
Skills your students will build
- Dynamic control and shaping within a limited range
- Ensemble balance with independent melodic lines in woodwinds
- Rhythmic precision and internal pulse maintenance
- Articulation techniques to support programmatic characterization
- Reading and responding to tempo and expression markings