Storm Chaser: Interchangeable Woodwind Ensemble Score & Parts

$25.00 USD

Storm Chaser: Interchangeable Woodwind Ensemble Score & Parts

Name: Storm Chaser: Interchangeable Woodwind Ensemble Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 81-WWE14109
Price: 25.00 USD
Availability: InStock

By David Marlatt

Level: Medium

Item: 81-WWE14109

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

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Series: Eighth Note Publications

Publisher: Eighth Note Publications

ISBN10: 1-77157-141-1

ISBN13: 978-1-77157-141-8

UPC: 685462021420

SKU: 81-WWE14109

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About the Composer: David Marlatt

David Marlatt is a composer and arranger whose work focuses on creating engaging, accessible pieces for school and community ensembles. His compositions balance musical substance with practical flexibility, making them popular choices for festivals, contests, and concert programming across a wide range of performing groups.

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Why we love this

Storm Chaser delivers genuine excitement without sacrificing musicianship. The interactive elements (audience rain effect and the "pick a note" measure) give your ensemble a memorable performance moment while the driving rhythms and percussion colors keep the musical energy high throughout.

What to expect

Storm Chaser captures the raw intensity and forward momentum of pursuing severe weather. Driving rhythms, shifting percussion colors, and moments of controlled chaos mirror the unpredictability and power of nature, while the interactive audience moment creates shared energy between performers and listeners.

Who it's for

This piece suits woodwind ensembles at the intermediate level who want something genuinely fun without compromising musicality. It works equally well for school groups preparing for festivals or community ensembles looking for a high-energy concert opener.

How to get the most out of it

Lock in the ensemble's rhythmic precision during the driving sections; these moments define the piece's character and will feel loose if the pulse wavers.
Coordinate with your percussion section early to ensure the variety of colors lands clearly and the rain effect cue is distinct enough for audience participation.
Rehearse the "pick a note" measure so each performer knows which instrument plays when; clarity here prevents the passage from becoming chaotic.
Balance the dynamic shaping around the piece's most energetic peaks to avoid fatigue and maintain the storm-chase narrative from start to finish.

How to use it

Open a concert with this piece to grab attention immediately, or place it in your second half as an energetic turning point that shifts the program's mood. Its flexible instrumentation and festival appeal make it equally at home in a contest setting or a casual spring concert.