So Low: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

$55.00 USD

So Low: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: So Low: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 98-RWS230500
Price: 55.00 USD
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By Brian Bankston

Level:.5

Item: 98-RWS230500

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If your beginning band needs a piece to help give the bass players more confidence while having fun, then this is the piece for you! This clever work for young band is based on a groove featuring low brass and woodwinds. It also includes a bass drum solo, hence the name So Low. Your students will love rehearsing this one and will hurry to the band room every day to play it. It will also be a real treat for parents as they watch their students have a blast performing this infectious, yet simple composition.

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Series: RWS - Very Beginning Band

Publisher: RWS Music Company

ISBN10: 1-4706-9243-0

ISBN13: 978-1-4706-9243-8

UPC: 038081608280

SKU: 98-RWS230500

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About the Composer: Brian Bankston

Brian Bankston has built a reputation for writing music that meets young ensembles where they are, creating pieces that balance pedagogical clarity with genuine musicality. His work with beginning bands demonstrates a clear understanding of what motivates young players: parts that feel important, rhythms that groove, and moments where every section gets to shine.

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Why we love this

So Low hands the spotlight to your bass section without apology. Young low brass and bass woodwind players finally get a piece where they drive the entire sound, and the energy and confidence that builds in rehearsal translates directly to performance. The bass drum solo adds theatrical flair that keeps the ensemble engaged and makes every student want to show up.

What to expect

A groove-based march with personality. The low voices establish an irresistible rhythmic foundation while the piece unfolds with harmonic simplicity and humor. The bass drum solo punctuates the action with a playful, almost comedic flair that makes the whole band smile.

Who it's for

Beginning concert band ensembles that need to build confidence and enthusiasm in younger players, especially bass section members who deserve a moment to feel like soloists. This work also serves directors looking for accessible novelty repertoire that genuinely engages students without talking down to them.

How to get the most out of it

Lock the groove between low brass and bass woodwinds first. Once that pocket is solid, the rest of the band will sit naturally on top of it.
Bring out the bass drum solo with clear dynamics. Let that player own the moment; it's a genuine feature, not a background detail.
Keep the tempo consistent and slightly bouncy. The infectious quality depends on a steady, groovy pulse that invites movement.

How to use it

Program this early in a concert to set a fun, energetic tone and celebrate your beginning players' growing musicianship. It pairs well with one or two more substantial works on the same concert, giving your ensemble a chance to show both approachability and range. The novelty aspect makes it a natural fit for family concerts or pep band performances where accessibility and entertainment value matter.

Skills your students will build

Locking rhythm section parts (low brass and bass woodwinds playing interdependently)
Balancing ensemble sound when not carrying the primary melodic line
Maintaining steady tempo and groove through repetitive figures
Executing dynamic contrast to highlight featured soloists