Splish Splash: Concert Band Conductor Score

$10.00 USD

Splish Splash: Concert Band Conductor Score

Name: Splish Splash: Concert Band Conductor Score
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-CBM03013C
Price: 10.00 USD
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Words and music by Bobby Darin and Jean Murray / arr. Michael Story

Grade: 2 (Easy)

Item: 00-CBM03013C

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Everyone gets a chance to get wet! It's a sure-fire favorite for your students. This Michael Story arrangement will serve as a wonderful incentive for practice while reinforcing independent counting. It'll be well received on your concert by audiences and players alike. (2:12)

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Series: Pop Young Band

Publisher: Alfred Music

UPC: 654979064060

SKU: 00-CBM03013C

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About the Composer: Bobby Darin

Bobby Darin (1936-1973) was an American singer, songwriter, and actor who became a defining voice of early 1960s pop music. Born Walden Robert Cassotto in New York, he mastered multiple instruments and wrote or co-wrote many of his biggest hits, blending rock and roll energy with sophisticated pop sensibilities. His work remains a staple in music education because of its infectious melodies, clear harmonic structures, and immediate appeal to young musicians and audiences.

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Why we love this

Michael Story's arrangement captures everything that makes this song a classic while building in the independent counting and rhythmic clarity that Grade 2 bands need to develop. The piece gives every section a moment to shine, keeps the energy up without overwhelming your players, and almost guarantees audience recognition and student enthusiasm from the first rehearsal.

What to expect

Bright, bouncy, and instantly recognizable, this arrangement brings the playful spirit of the original recording into the concert band idiom. The melody bounces along with rhythmic vitality while the arrangement gives each section material that feels rewarding to execute, creating an upbeat, celebratory sound that audiences and players both enjoy.

Who it's for

Grade 2 concert bands that want to program something energetic, audience-friendly, and genuinely fun to play. This works perfectly for groups building confidence with pop repertoire or looking for a morale-boosting piece that doesn't sacrifice musical learning.

How to get the most out of it

Keep the tempo steady and energetic throughout. The 2:12 duration moves quickly, so lock in your pulse during early rehearsals and maintain it without pushing.
Balance the syncopated rhythms in the pop melody line with clear articulation from the supporting voices so the tune cuts through without the accompaniment getting muddy.
Work independent counting in sections where parts move at different rhythmic rates. This reinforces the students' ability to stay locked to their own lines without relying on the melody.

How to use it

Program this as a spring or end-of-year concert favorite that lifts the energy of your set. It pairs naturally alongside other Grade 2 pop and classic songs in a lighter portion of the concert, or use it as a confidence builder earlier in the season when your band is establishing fundamentals.