Stay Tuned: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

$65.00 USD

Stay Tuned: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Stay Tuned: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-49538
Price: 65.00 USD
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By Vince Gassi

Grade: 2.5

Item: 00-49538

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What would a piece for band entitled Stay Tuned sound like? How about one part tune up, one part driving energy, one part tuneful melody. Add to this that the tuning note is always present somewhere throughout (even in the lyrical section) whether sustained or rhythmically varied. Stay tuned with this great Vince Gassi original for audience fun! (2:55)

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Series: Alfred Concert Band - PerformancePlus+

Publisher: Alfred Music

ISBN10: 1-4706-4928-4

ISBN13: 978-1-4706-4928-9

UPC: 038081570068

SKU: 00-49538

More about this title

About the Composer: Vince Gassi

Vince Gassi has been composing for young musicians since 2006, building a catalog of over 100 published works that balance musical substance with accessibility. His training spans the University of Western Ontario, the Dick Grove School of Music in Los Angeles, and a Ph.D. from York University in Toronto, giving him deep roots in both composition and music education.

For a quarter century, Gassi has taught instrumental music at the elementary and secondary levels while maintaining an active schedule as a guest conductor, adjudicator, and clinician across the United States and Canada. His pieces appear regularly on festival and contest lists across North America, Europe, and Japan, and his workshops on creative engagement and digital workflows have become fixtures in the professional development landscape for music directors.

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Why we love this

Stay Tuned captures exactly what makes Gassi's writing so effective at this level: a central musical hook (that persistent tuning note) that anchors the piece while the energy shifts around it, keeping students engaged without overwhelming them. The formal structure supports both rehearsal efficiency and performance appeal, making it equally suitable for a spring concert or a festival appearance.

What to expect

Stay Tuned radiates purposeful energy from its opening, driven by a memorable melodic gesture that feels immediately playable. Even in the lyrical section, the tuning note's subtle presence keeps the piece from drifting into pure ballad territory, maintaining a sense of wit and forward momentum throughout.

Who it's for

This works beautifully for developing concert bands building confidence with contemporary literature and contest experience. The Grade 2.5 level sits squarely in the sweet spot for middle school and early high school ensembles ready to move past foundational repertoire without encountering excessive technical demands.

How to get the most out of it

Highlight the tuning note's presence across all sections during early rehearsals. Once players recognize it as the structural anchor, tuning and intonation awareness improve significantly.
Balance the rhythmic drive in the faster passages against the sustained tuning reference in the lyrical section. This creates the textural contrast Gassi designed without letting the piece sound disjointed.
Use the PerformancePlus+ recording as a rehearsal tool to lock in ensemble pulse, but encourage students to listen for how the tuning note functions throughout rather than simply matching tempo.

How to use it

Program this as an opener or second selection on a concert where you want to establish ensemble unity and audience engagement without requiring a lengthy warm-up period from the ensemble. Its humor and accessibility make it an excellent lead-in to more substantial works, and its contest-friendly status means it transfers seamlessly from concert to festival programming.