Storm: Score
By Soon Hee Newbold
Grade: 1.5
Item: 98-DB1823S
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Description
An epic battle meets the storm of the century in this programmatic piece. A powerful main theme is accompanied by an intense, rhythmic foundation before moving into a contrasting lyrical section at the same tempo. Ultimately, elements from throughout the piece combine as ensemble members discover their inner warrior. Powerful!
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Additional Details
Series:
FJH Developing Band
Publisher:
The FJH Music Company, Inc.
SKU:
98-DB1823S
More about this title
About the Composer: Soon Hee Newbold
Soon Hee Newbold draws on global musical traditions shaped by her extensive performance and conducting experience across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. Her compositional voice reflects a lifelong engagement with diverse cultural styles, grounded in early training on piano and violin that began in childhood and matured into a career performing with professional ensembles worldwide.
Why we love this
Newbold nails the challenge of writing compelling programmatic music for developing bands: the main theme is instantly memorable and energizing, the rhythmic drive propels the piece forward without demanding virtuosity, and the contrasting lyrical section gives ensemble members a chance to breathe while maintaining forward motion. That finale, where themes recombine and students discover their individual voice within the ensemble texture, builds genuine musical satisfaction.
What to expect
The piece unfolds like a dramatic arc: opening with bold, warrior-like energy and a driving pulse that feels unstoppable, then shifting into a moment of introspection and lyrical beauty before building back to a triumphant finale where all the musical threads converge. Throughout, the writing captures both the turbulence of a storm and the quiet strength that emerges from facing it.
Who it's for
Developing concert bands at the 1.5 grade level who are ready for programmatic writing that tells a clear story without sacrificing musicality. This piece works equally well for students preparing for festivals and contests or for programs that value thematic coherence alongside technical growth.
How to get the most out of it
- Establish the pulse of the intense rhythmic foundation early in rehearsals. Use this section to lock ensemble precision before tackling the interaction between theme and accompaniment.
- Shape the lyrical section with sensitivity to balance. The contrast will land only if brass and woodwinds understand their dynamic and textural relationships during this passage.
- Highlight individual voices during the finale. As themes layer together, ensure each section hears its contribution clearly so students experience the power of collaborative arranging.
How to use it
Program this as an attention-grabbing opening or closing concert number that showcases the ensemble's rhythmic precision and musicality to an audience unfamiliar with developing band repertoire. It also serves as a compelling festival or contest selection that tells a story musicians can connect with emotionally while demonstrating growth in their technical abilities.
Skills your students will build
- Balancing rhythmic precision with lyrical phrasing across sustained sections
- Maintaining ensemble pulse through contrasting tempos and textures within a single piece
- Hearing individual voice parts within complex harmonic accompaniments
- Interpreting programmatic intent through dynamic and tonal control
- Blending thematic material across multiple instrumental families