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Storm Mountain Jubilee: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

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Storm Mountain Jubilee: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

By Carl Strommen

Grade: 1 (Very Easy)

Item: 00-BDM04017

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As the title implies, this down-home original from the pen of Carl Strommen will get 'em to kick up their heels. You'll certainly think you've heard this melody before. A fresh rhythmic drive adds to the excitement. (1:55)

Don't just read it, hear it, play along with it, and watch your students grow with it. In MakeMusic Cloud, Storm Mountain Jubilee: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts comes alive with professional accompaniment, adjustable tempo, and built-in practice tools that turn solo practice into real progress.

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Series: Belwin Beginning Band
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 124
UPC: 654979068655
SKU: 00-BDM04017

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About the Composer: Carl Strommen

Carl Strommen

Carl Strommen ranks among the most widely performed composer/arrangers in contemporary music, with works regularly featured in concert halls, on television, and in film across North America and internationally. His output spans band, orchestra, jazz ensemble, and vocal music, and his consistent excellence has earned him the annual ASCAP Standard Writers Award throughout his career.

A graduate of City College of New York, Strommen has maintained deep ties to music education, serving as an adjunct professor of orchestration and composition at C.W. Post Campus of Long Island University. He remains an active clinician and commission writer, and divides his time between Long Island and Colorado.

Why we love this

Strommen crafts an accessible, energetic opener that actually feels like a celebration rather than a learning tool. The melodic familiarity combined with propulsive rhythmic writing means your band will sound polished and confident from measure one, making this an ideal choice for early-season programming or festival showcases.

What to expect

Infectious and unpretentious. The melody has the directness of a folk tune you might actually recognize, while the rhythmic life underneath keeps everything moving forward with genuine joy. It's the kind of piece that sounds like a celebration the moment the band locks in.

Who it's for

Beginning band programs and young ensembles ready to tackle a full concert piece that doesn't talk down to them. This score works equally well for school bands, community ensembles, and festival or contest settings where accessible repertoire with genuine musical substance is valued.

How to get the most out of it

  • Lean into the rhythmic drive without rushing; let the downbeats sit firmly and let the energy come from precision, not tempo inflation.
  • Balance the melody clearly in whichever section carries it, but keep accompaniment voices engaged and present rather than purely background.
  • The folk-song quality of the tune invites a warm, singing tone from the ensemble; resist the urge to make Grade 1 music sound mechanical.

How to use it

Open a concert or festival appearance with this; its brevity and energy serve as an excellent first impression and warm up the audience immediately. It also pairs naturally with other Strommen works or with classic folk-based arrangements, creating a program section that feels cohesive without becoming predictable.

Skills your students will build

  • Rhythmic precision in ensemble playing
  • Balancing melody and accompaniment across mixed voices
  • Maintaining musical phrasing at accessible grade levels
  • Sight-reading accessible concert literature with confidence

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