Speedball: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
By Michael Story
Grade: 3 (Medium)
Item: 00-PK-0008416
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Speedball: Score | $10.00 | |
| Speedball: Flute | $3.00 | |
| Speedball: 2nd Flute | $3.00 | |
| Speedball: Oboe | $3.00 | |
| Speedball: Bassoon | $3.00 | |
| Speedball: 1st B-flat Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| Speedball: 2nd B-flat Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| Speedball: 3rd B-flat Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| Speedball: B-flat Bass Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| Speedball: E-flat Alto Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Speedball: 2nd E-flat Alto Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Speedball: B-flat Tenor Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Speedball: E-flat Baritone Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Speedball: 1st B-flat Trumpet | $3.00 | |
| Speedball: 2nd B-flat Trumpet | $3.00 | |
| Speedball: 3rd B-flat Trumpet | $3.00 | |
| Speedball: 1st F Horn | $3.00 | |
| Speedball: 2nd F Horn | $3.00 | |
| Speedball: 1st Trombone | $3.00 | |
| Speedball: 2nd Trombone | $3.00 | |
| Speedball: 3rd Trombone | $3.00 | |
| Speedball: Baritone B.C. | $3.00 | |
| Speedball: Baritone T.C. | $3.00 | |
| Speedball: Tuba | $3.00 | |
| Speedball: Mallets | $3.00 | |
| Speedball: Timpani | $3.00 | |
| Speedball: 1st Percussion | $3.00 | |
| Speedball: 2nd Percussion | $3.00 |
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Description
A concert, contest, or festival opener cast in traditional ABA overture form, the piece maintains the same energetic tempo throughout. The enhanced contemporary elements composer Michael Story selected permit a fresh new feel. Demonstrating rhythmic precision, ensemble consistency and conformity, and varied articulations, Speedball will provide the clarity necessary for a successful performance. A vigorous musical adventure! (2:25)
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Additional Details
Series:
Belwin Concert Band
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
97
SKU:
00-PK-0008416
More about this title
About the Composer: Michael Story
Michael Story has established himself as a composer whose work balances accessibility with musical substance, making him a trusted voice in concert band literature. His pieces consistently emphasize clarity, rhythmic vitality, and pedagogical value, earning regular adoption in school band programs and festival circuits.
Why we love this
Story delivers exactly what a Grade 3 ensemble needs in a contest opener: immediate energy, clean orchestration that exposes ensemble fundamentals, and enough musical interest to stay fresh across repeated rehearsals. The structural clarity of ABA form means you can isolate and refine each section without losing sight of the whole, and the consistent tempo requirement eliminates the technical hurdle of tempo changes while keeping students engaged in maintaining precision and style.
What to expect
Speedball launches with infectious rhythmic momentum, its contemporary harmonic touches giving familiar overture conventions a modern edge. The unrelenting tempo and crisp articulation patterns create forward propulsion that feels purposeful rather than rushed, a musical sprint that maintains control throughout.
Who it's for
Grade 3 concert bands seeking a high-energy opener that showcases ensemble discipline without requiring advanced technical facility. This piece works equally well for competitive festivals, community concerts, or educational assessments focused on rhythmic precision and articulation.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock in the rhythmic precision from the first rehearsal. The piece's success hinges on clean articulations and ensemble cohesion, so mark all staccatos and accents clearly in parts and address them during early sight-reading.
- Balance the contemporary harmonic language with traditional overture structure. Ensure the ensemble doesn't drag the middle section; the ABA design needs the B section to contrast in character, not simply shift dynamics.
- Use the 2:25 duration as a rehearsal target for tempo consistency. Record a run-through early and compare subsequent performances to establish whether the ensemble is holding the intended pace or drifting.
How to use it
Program this as your concert or contest opening to set an energetic tone and demonstrate ensemble fundamentals immediately. The compact 2:25 length makes it an ideal companion to a longer work or a larger cycle, allowing you to build program variety while establishing quality standards early.
Skills your students will build
- Articulation precision and consistency across the ensemble
- Rhythmic accuracy in contemporary meters and syncopated patterns
- Ensemble balance and blend within a fast-moving texture
- Sustained tempo stability over an extended unbroken pulse
- Dynamic control and style differentiation in ABA form