Stormchasing: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

$55.00 USD

Stormchasing: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Stormchasing: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 98-B1678
Price: 55.00 USD
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By William Owens

Level:.5

Item: 98-B1678

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Take your audience by storm with this riveting work for beginning bands! With the mysterious and slow introduction and powerful allegro section, Stormchasing offers vast musical opportunities with the quarter note as the shortest rhythm. Special sound effects are strategically scored, and the Advanced Percussion 1 part will certainly add to the excitement. Lots of energy and great music with only six notes---a guaranteed winner! (2:00)

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Series: FJH Starter Series

Publisher: The FJH Music Company, Inc.

UPC: 241444368770

SKU: 98-B1678

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About the Composer: William Owens

William Owens has spent decades crafting music specifically for young ensembles, an expertise born from 30 years directing bands in Texas schools. A 1985 graduate of VanderCook College of Music, he has become one of the most prolific composers in the field, with over 300 published works that appear on required music lists across North America and internationally. His approach balances accessibility with genuine musical substance, no shortcuts, no condescension.

Owens's work has earned recognition from major organizations including the American Bandmasters Association and the Texas Bandmasters Association, and his compositions are frequently analyzed in music education texts as exemplars of effective writing for developing musicians. He holds memberships in ASCAP, TMEA, and Phi Beta Mu International, and was named a Distinguished Alumnus by VanderCook. Based in Fort Worth with his wife Georgia, Owens continues to influence young band programs through both his published catalog and his active work as a clinician and conductor.

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Why we love this

Owens understands beginning bands intimately, and Stormchasing proves it. He builds genuine drama and momentum without overwhelming young players: the six-note palette keeps everyone secure while the strategic percussion effects and tempo contrast create real concert impact. This is crowd-pleasing writing that doesn't talk down to either the students or the audience.

What to expect

The piece opens with mystery and quiet menace, then erupts into driving, exhilarating motion. It captures the raw power of a storm building and breaking, complete with atmospheric details that make the journey feel cinematic. Two minutes of controlled intensity that leaves audiences breathless.

Who it's for

Beginning band programs looking for a contest or festival piece that commands attention without requiring complex technique. The six-note limitation makes this accessible to first-year players while the dramatic arc and clever orchestration keep experienced young musicians engaged.

How to get the most out of it

Shape the slow introduction with purposeful dynamics and air; resist the urge to rush into the allegro. This patience pays off when the tempo shift hits and the energy transforms.
Coordinate the Advanced Percussion 1 part carefully in rehearsals. These players need to know their cues and commit to the rhythmic drive they're providing.
Let the quarter-note pulse anchor your entire ensemble during the fast section. Younger bands often rush this style of repetitive motion, so steady conducting pays dividends.
Highlight the special sound effects in dress rehearsal so your audience experiences them as intentional musical moments, not distractions.

How to use it

Perfect for winter or spring concerts when you want an opener that grabs immediate attention, or as a strong contest selection for beginning bands competing in the festival circuit. Pair it with lighter fare afterward to balance the energy it generates.