Spitfire: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
By Michael Story
Grade: 1 (Very Easy)
Item: 00-PK-0001185
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Spitfire: Score | $10.00 | |
| Spitfire: Flute | $3.00 | |
| Spitfire: Oboe | $3.00 | |
| Spitfire: 1st B-flat Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| Spitfire: B-flat Bass Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| Spitfire: E-flat Alto Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Spitfire: B-flat Tenor Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Spitfire: E-flat Baritone Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Spitfire: 1st B-flat Trumpet | $3.00 | |
| Spitfire: 1st F Horn | $3.00 | |
| Spitfire: 1st Trombone | $3.00 | |
| Spitfire: Baritone T.C. | $3.00 | |
| Spitfire: Tuba | $3.00 | |
| Spitfire: Mallets | $3.00 | |
| Spitfire: 1st Percussion | $3.00 | |
| Spitfire: 2nd Percussion | $3.00 | |
| Spitfire: Timpani | $3.00 | |
| Spitfire: (wp) 1st Horn in E-flat | $3.00 | |
| Spitfire: (wp) 1st B-flat Trombone B.C. | $3.00 | |
| Spitfire: (wp) B-flat Tuba B.C. | $3.00 | |
| Spitfire: (wp) B-flat Tuba T.C. | $3.00 | |
| Spitfire: (wp) E-flat Tuba B.C. | $3.00 | |
| Spitfire: (wp) E-flat Tuba T.C. | $3.00 |
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Description
Spitfire is a bold march for beginners, characterized in traditional marcato style. The development of the march includes an enticing countermelody and builds to a dynamic conclusion. A strong musical statement from the pen of Michael Story and a winner with spirit and style! This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
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Additional Details
Series:
Belwin Beginning Band
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
65
SKU:
00-PK-0001185
More about this title
About the Composer: Michael Story
Michael Story is a prolific composer and arranger whose works span concert band, wind ensemble, and orchestra repertoire. His compositions for beginning and intermediate bands have become staples in music education, known for their musicality, accessibility, and technical clarity. Story's gift for memorable melodies and straightforward orchestration makes him a trusted voice for directors seeking repertoire that teaches without condescension.
Why we love this
Spitfire proves that Grade 1 music doesn't have to sound thin or formulaic. Story gives your young band real material to sink their teeth into: the marcato articulation teaches precision and breath control, the countermelody adds textural interest, and the dynamic arc builds genuine momentum. This is the kind of opener that reminds students why they want to play in band.
What to expect
Spitfire marches forward with confidence and style. The crisp marcato articulation gives it crisp attack and clean articulation, while the countermelody adds a layer of sophistication that keeps the ear engaged. By the final section, the piece builds to a statement that feels earned rather than forced, leaving both players and audience energized.
Who it's for
Beginning concert bands and Grade 1 programs looking for repertoire with genuine personality. Directors who want their newer students to feel the satisfaction of executing a real march with clear structure and purposeful energy.
How to get the most out of it
- Clarify the marcato articulation early in rehearsal. Have the band establish a unified tonguing style before adding dynamics; this unified approach will anchor the whole ensemble's sound.
- Balance the countermelody so it sits clearly above but not over the main theme. The interplay between lines is what gives this march its character.
- Shape the dynamic build toward the conclusion with gradual increments rather than sudden jumps. Let the energy accumulate naturally so the final section lands with real impact.
- Lock in steady tempo work with the section leaders before full band rehearsals. A confident pulse from the clarinet and saxophone sections will keep younger players grounded.
How to use it
This is ideal as a concert opener when you want to establish momentum and showcase your band's precision in a shorter format. The contest/festival designation also makes it a strong choice for early-season adjudicated events where demonstrating foundational technique matters.
Skills your students will build
- Marcato articulation and crisp tonguing
- Dynamic shaping and ensemble balance
- Following independent line writing while maintaining harmonic context
- Tempo stability and pulse awareness
- Building musical energy through phrase structure