Storm Mountain Jubilee: Concert Band Conductor Score

$10.00 USD

Storm Mountain Jubilee: Concert Band Conductor Score

Name: Storm Mountain Jubilee: Concert Band Conductor Score
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-BDM04017C
Price: 10.00 USD
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By Carl Strommen

Grade: 1 (Very Easy)

Item: 00-BDM04017C

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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)

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Series: Belwin Beginning Band

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 16

UPC: 654979068662

SKU: 00-BDM04017C

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About the Composer: Carl Strommen

Carl Strommen's career spans composition and arrangement across band, orchestra, jazz ensemble, and vocal music, making his work a staple in concert halls, broadcast media, and film scores worldwide. His output has earned him consistent recognition through ASCAP's Standard Writers Award. Strommen holds a degree from City College of New York and has served on the faculty at C.W. Post Campus of Long Island University, where he taught orchestration and composition.

His prolific catalog reflects deep familiarity with the needs of student and professional ensembles alike. Strommen remains actively sought after as both a clinician and commission composer, balancing his writing practice with ongoing engagement in the educational community.

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Why we love this

Strommen writes for Grade 1 bands with genuine respect for their capabilities and limitations. This piece delivers genuine musicality and rhythmic vitality without demanding technical feats that distract from the joy of performance. The down-home character and familiar melodic gesture create immediate success for young musicians while the driving rhythmic energy keeps the ensemble engaged.

What to expect

The piece evokes a spirited, folksy character with a sense of celebration and forward momentum. The familiar melodic quality lands immediately; you feel as if you've heard this tune before, which creates a comfortable entry point for the ensemble and audience alike. The rhythmic drive generates the kind of natural lift that makes young musicians smile while they're playing.

Who it's for

Beginning concert bands seeking accessible repertoire that genuinely entertains both performers and audiences. The Grade 1 level makes it ideal for early-year programming when fundamentals are still solidifying, yet the piece avoids sounding simplistic or condescending.

How to get the most out of it

Keep the tempo steady and infectious; the 1:55 duration depends on a consistent pulse that carries the excitement forward without rushing.
Balance the melodic line clearly so the familiar tune cuts through the harmonic support, especially in the early rehearsals when students are still learning their parts.
Shape phrases naturally by varying dynamic emphasis rather than making drastic tempo changes; let the rhythmic drive do the work.
Ensure the section transitions feel seamless by bringing parts in cleanly and maintaining ensemble cohesion as textures shift.

How to use it

Program this early in a concert to set an upbeat, welcoming tone and establish ensemble confidence. It works well as a season opener or as a contrast piece between slower, more introspective works. The short duration also makes it a reliable filler for pops concerts or community performances where a quick, effective crowd-pleaser serves the program well.