Starburst: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
By Robert Buckley
Grade: 3
Item: 35-PK00303200
$70.00
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Starburst - Full Score | $7.50 | |
| Starburst - Piccolo | $6.00 | |
| Starburst - Flute 1 | $6.00 | |
| Starburst - Flute 2 | $6.00 | |
| Starburst - Oboe | $6.00 | |
| Starburst - Bassoon | $6.00 | |
| Starburst - Bb Clarinet 1 | $6.00 | |
| Starburst - Bb Clarinet 2 | $6.00 | |
| Starburst - Bb Clarinet 3 | $6.00 | |
| Starburst - Bb Bass Clarinet | $6.00 | |
| Starburst - Eb Alto Saxophone 1 | $6.00 | |
| Starburst - Eb Alto Saxophone 2 | $6.00 | |
| Starburst - Bb Tenor Saxophone | $6.00 | |
| Starburst - Eb Baritone Saxophone | $6.00 | |
| Starburst - Bb Trumpet 1 | $6.00 | |
| Starburst - Bb Trumpet 2 | $6.00 | |
| Starburst - Bb Trumpet 3 | $6.00 | |
| Starburst - F Horn 1 | $6.00 | |
| Starburst - F Horn 2 | $6.00 | |
| Starburst - Trombone 1 | $6.00 | |
| Starburst - Trombone 2 | $6.00 | |
| Starburst - Bass Trombone | $6.00 | |
| Starburst - Euphonium in Bass Clef | $6.00 | |
| Starburst - Euphonium in Treble Clef | $6.00 | |
| Starburst - Tuba | $6.00 | |
| Starburst - String Bass | $6.00 | |
| Starburst - Percussion 1 | $6.00 | |
| Starburst - Percussion 2 | $6.00 | |
| Starburst - Percussion 3 | $6.00 | |
| Starburst - Percussion 4 | $6.00 | |
| Starburst - Timpani | $6.00 |
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Description
"Starburst" is a rousing overture that explodes with energy and effervescence. The idea of a starburst pattern (something bursting forth from a central source) inspired the composer to create a concert opener full of joy and excitement for all members of the band as well as the audience. The work is built on three elements: an opening flourish built on 4ths; a lively theme that uses chromaticism; and a brassy fanfare that develops into a fugue. These building blocks are developed throughout, with dynamic contrasts and a relentless drive. Commissioned by the West Vancouver Youth Band in honor of Douglas Macaulay's 20th anniversary as music director, "Starburst" is a salute to the energy and inspiration of this fine musician. Dur: 2:45
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00303200
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Why we love this
Buckley understands what makes a concert opener work: immediate energy, clear architectural logic, and genuine joy that doesn't feel manufactured. The three-element structure (opening flourish, chromatic theme, brassy fanfare turning fugal) gives you musical meat to conduct and your students real material to sink their teeth into, not just noise and motion.
What to expect
Starburst radiates optimism and forward motion. The work pulls you in with a bright flourish, carries you through a lyrical but propulsive middle section, then explodes outward in brassy affirmation. Two minutes and forty-five seconds of pure musical momentum.
Who it's for
Grade 3 bands ready to own a substantial concert opener. This works equally well for groups looking to open a formal concert or for players seeking a piece that demands ensemble cohesion without excessive technical difficulty.
How to get the most out of it
- Keep the opening flourish crisp and articulate; those 4ths need to sparkle without dragging. The energy here sets the tone for everything that follows.
- Emphasize the chromatic voice leading in the theme through clear dynamic shaping. Let it breathe slightly as it weaves between sections rather than pushing relentlessly forward.
- Balance the brass fanfare carefully so the fugal development doesn't overwhelm the ensemble. The point is architectural clarity, not a wall of sound.
- Use tempo consistency as your greatest ally. The 'relentless drive' Buckley built in comes from rhythmic precision and steady pulse, not from rushing.
How to use it
Open your winter or spring concert with this and set an immediate tone of energy and polished musicianship. It pairs naturally with a contrasting slow work or a lighter character piece, giving you the dynamic arc every program needs.
Skills your students will build
- Ensemble cohesion under sustained tempo and drive
- Chromatic voice leading and intonation
- Fugal textures and independent part writing
- Dynamic contrast and phrasing at the band level
- Articulation control in rapid scalar passages