Storm Chaser: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

$45.00 USD

Storm Chaser: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Storm Chaser: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 81-CB12218
Price: 45.00 USD
Availability: InStock

By David Marlatt

Grade: 1.5

Item: 81-CB12218

$45.00

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Here is an exciting and energetic piece for young band which combines dynamic and driving rhythms and a variety of percussion colors. Storm chasers are brave men and women that persue tornados or hurricanes for scientific work or just for the thrill of witnessing these amazing natural events up close. A band/audience-generated rain effect and a "pick a note" measure will make this a unique experience for both young performers and audiences.

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Series: Eighth Note Publications

Publisher: Eighth Note Publications

Page Count: 186

ISBN10: 1-55473-857-1

ISBN13: 978-1-55473-857-1

UPC: 685462018581

SKU: 81-CB12218

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About the Composer: David Marlatt

David Marlatt has built a reputation for writing accessible, imaginative music that respects young musicians while refusing to talk down to them. His work balances technical clarity with genuine musical ambition, creating pieces that sound far more sophisticated than their difficulty level suggests.

Marlett understands what makes rehearsals energizing and what keeps audiences engaged. His orchestrations reveal themselves through repeated hearings, rewarding both student performers and listeners with layers of detail that emerge naturally from the ensemble texture.

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Why we love this

Storm Chaser captures the energy and urgency of severe weather pursuit without requiring advanced technical facility. The interactive elements—the audience-generated rain effect and the 'pick a note' measure—transform a concert into a collaborative event, giving your young musicians ownership of the performance while keeping the musical focus sharp.

What to expect

Kinetic and breathless. The piece launches with driving rhythms and propulsive energy while percussion colors shift the emotional landscape moment to moment. The interactive sections create genuine suspense and a shared sense of anticipation in the room.

Who it's for

Grade 1.5 concert bands seeking a high-energy opener or closer that excites both performers and audiences. This works especially well for ensembles ready to balance technical demands with collaborative interpretation.

How to get the most out of it

Build the rain effect gradually from rehearsal one. Start by having the ensemble understand the sound you want (shaking, tapping, or rustling), then layer in conductor cues for intensity and release.
Work the 'pick a note' measure in sectionals first so each part knows its assigned pitches. Run it several times in full rehearsal so students trust their cues and confidence peaks when it matters.
Lock in the rhythmic drive early. The piece's excitement lives in rhythmic precision and forward motion, not in rushing; establish a stable tempo and drill the most syncopated passages in isolation.
Treat the varied percussion colors as essential melodic and emotional statements, not as accompaniment. Give your percussionists ownership of the soundscaping that supports the band's narrative.

How to use it

Storm Chaser works beautifully as an opener to set an energized tone for your concert. Its accessible grade level and crowd-engagement features also make it ideal for school assemblies, community concerts, or end-of-season celebrations where you want the audience actively involved in the music-making.