Starry Night: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

$40.00 USD

Starry Night: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Starry Night: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 98-B1650
Price: 40.00 USD
Availability: InStock

By Timothy Loest

Grade: 1

Item: 98-B1650

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Breathtaking harmonies meet the simple innocence of the beloved tune Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star in this lush, lyrical arrangement for young band. A wondrous teaching opportunity for phrasing and expression, Starry Night goes far beyond an arrangement and will be a welcome contrasting work on your next program.

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Series: FJH Beginning Band

Publisher: The FJH Music Company, Inc.

UPC: 674398234332

SKU: 98-B1650

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About the Composer: Timothy Loest

Timothy Loest has spent over three decades in the classroom at F.E. Peacock Middle School in Itasca, Illinois, where he developed a deep understanding of what young musicians need to grow. His compositions and arrangements are performed by student ensembles worldwide, and his pedagogical influence extends through his work with bestselling method books including Measures of Success and the Warm-ups and Beyond series. In 2017, his composition Cloud Gate drew over 5,000 spectators to Chicago's Millennium Park, and that same year he received the Illinois Grade School Music Association's Cloyd Myers Memorial Award for Excellence in Music Education.

Beyond the concert hall, Loest's music has reached national audiences through television appearances on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Good Morning America, and Nick Jr. He holds degrees from Illinois State University and Northwestern University, founded Fanfare Music Press in 2022, and maintains active commissions for band at all levels. His work balances technical craftsmanship with genuine accessibility, always keeping the learning musician at the center of his creative vision.

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Why we love this

This arrangement captures something most Grade 1 pieces overlook: the chance to shape a melody with real musicality while keeping the technical demands manageable. Loest sets up a natural conversation between the familiar tune and fresh harmonic ideas, giving students something worth practicing for beyond accuracy. It's the kind of piece that reminds young musicians why they joined band in the first place.

What to expect

Warm and contemplative, like gazing at something familiar through a new lens. The familiar melody floats above harmonies that feel both gentle and full, creating a sense of wonder rather than a march or fanfare.

Who it's for

Beginning band directors looking for repertoire that teaches phrasing and expression without overwhelming inexperienced musicians. Students performing this piece will find it lyrical and rewarding without struggling against the fundamentals.

How to get the most out of it

Balance the melody against the harmonic backdrop by establishing clear dynamic relationships in rehearsal. Let students hear the arrangement as a unified whole, not isolated parts.
Slow the tempo enough in early rehearsals to address phrase shaping without fighting rhythm issues. Once phrasing clicks, you can bring the tempo back.
Mark specific breathing points on parts so the ensemble releases together. Young bands often hold too long; intentional breath breaks sharpen your sound.
Record a full rehearsal and play it back. Students hear lush harmonies in context and understand how their individual line contributes to the effect.

How to use it

Place this on a concert as a contrasting moment between more energetic selections; its lyrical quality gives audiences a chance to settle in and listen closely. It works especially well as part of a program that mixes teaching pieces with performance pieces, showing what young musicians can express musically.