Strike Force: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
By Michael Sweeney
Grade: 0.5
Item: 35-PK00320016
$40.00
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Strike Force - Full Score | $7.50 | |
| Strike Force - Flute | $6.00 | |
| Strike Force - Oboe | $6.00 | |
| Strike Force - Bb Clarinet | $6.00 | |
| Strike Force - Eb Alto Clarinet | $6.00 | |
| Strike Force - Bb Bass Clarinet | $6.00 | |
| Strike Force - Eb Alto Saxophone | $6.00 | |
| Strike Force - Bb Tenor Saxophone | $6.00 | |
| Strike Force - Eb Baritone Saxophone | $6.00 | |
| Strike Force - Bb Trumpet | $6.00 | |
| Strike Force - F Horn | $6.00 | |
| Strike Force - Trombone/Baritone B.C./Bassoon | $6.00 | |
| Strike Force - Baritone T.C. | $6.00 | |
| Strike Force - Tuba | $6.00 | |
| Strike Force - Percussion 1 | $6.00 | |
| Strike Force - Percussion 2 | $6.00 | |
| Strike Force - Keyboard Percussion | $6.00 |
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Description
Using modal harmonies, dynamic percussion sounds and bold melodies, here is a
great-sounding piece that your beginning players can really dig into. With nothing faster than a quarter note (except percussion), this will sound terrific with very limited rehearsal time.
Dur: 1:30
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00320016
More about this title
About the Composer: Michael Sweeney
Michael Sweeney stands among the most prolific and respected composers for beginning and intermediate band. His arrangements and original compositions fill thousands of school music libraries, prized for their musicality and understanding of what young players can achieve. Sweeney writes with genuine affection for the student musician, crafting pieces that sound sophisticated while remaining technically accessible.
Why we love this
Sweeney nails the balance that makes early rehearsals feel like wins rather than struggle sessions. The modal harmonies give it real character without demanding harmonic sophistication from your ensemble, and the percussion writing makes everyone feel like they're part of something energetic and important. At just 90 seconds, it's the kind of piece that sounds polished quickly and sticks with audiences.
What to expect
Direct and spirited, with the kind of boldness that comes from simple, well-placed melodic ideas. The modal harmonies give it a contemporary edge while the straightforward rhythmic language keeps the energy moving forward without overthinking.
Who it's for
Beginning concert bands and early intermediate groups looking for something that sounds serious and polished without requiring extensive rehearsal or complex rhythmic demands. Ideal for players still building fundamental technique and ensemble listening skills.
How to get the most out of it
- Let the modal sonorities ring. Avoid over-blending in the early sections; the stacked thirds and fourths need clarity to land their harmonic color.
- Keep the tempo steady and confident. This piece's impact comes from rhythmic precision and forward motion, so lock in early with your rhythm section.
- Balance the percussion textures carefully. The 'dynamic percussion sounds' work only when you can hear the independence of each layer without one swallowing the others.
- Emphasize the melody's shape over individual notes. With bold lines like these, phrasing and direction matter more than perfect intonation on every pitch.
How to use it
Pair this as a concert opener or closer to set a high-energy tone without burning rehearsal time on technical hurdles. It works equally well as a standalone performance or alongside other short works that showcase your ensemble's range from the very first rehearsal of the year.
Skills your students will build
- Reading and responding to modal harmonic color
- Maintaining steady pulse with minimal rhythmic complexity
- Balancing independent percussion parts while supporting the ensemble
- Shaping bold melodic lines with phrase awareness
- Building confidence through quick success on accessible material