Sweet Like That: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
By Christopher Theofanidis
Grade: 3
Item: 35-PK00426055
$60.00
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
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| Sweet like that - Full Score | $10.00 | |
| Sweet like that - Piccolo | $3.99 | |
| Sweet like that - Flute | $3.99 | |
| Sweet like that - Oboe | $3.99 | |
| Sweet like that - Bassoon | $3.99 | |
| Sweet like that - Bb Clarinet 1 | $3.99 | |
| Sweet like that - Bb Clarinet 2 | $3.99 | |
| Sweet like that - Bb Bass Clarinet | $3.99 | |
| Sweet like that - Eb Alto Sax 1 | $3.99 | |
| Sweet like that - Eb Alto Sax 2 | $3.99 | |
| Sweet like that - Bb Tenor Sax | $3.99 | |
| Sweet like that - Eb Baritone Saxophone | $3.99 | |
| Sweet like that - Bb Trumpet 1 | $3.99 | |
| Sweet like that - Bb Trumpet 2 | $3.99 | |
| Sweet like that - Bb Trumpet 3 | $3.99 | |
| Sweet like that - Horn in F | $3.99 | |
| Sweet like that - Trombone 1 | $3.99 | |
| Sweet like that - Trombone 2 | $3.99 | |
| Sweet like that - Trombone 3 | $3.99 | |
| Sweet like that - Euphonium/Baritone TC | $3.99 | |
| Sweet like that - Euphonium/Baritone BC | $3.99 | |
| Sweet like that - Tuba | $3.99 | |
| Sweet like that - Percussion I | $3.99 | |
| Sweet like that - Percussion II | $3.99 | |
| Sweet like that - Percussion III | $3.99 | |
| Sweet like that - Percussion IV | $3.99 |
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Description
An outstanding addition to the BandQuest series, "Sweet like that" features low brass emphasis at the beginning and end, trap set, and other requests from students with whom Mr. Theofanidis workshopped the piece. This work is exuberant, joyful, and with a whiff of gospel; capsulizing the sound of the American street, instrumental doo-wop; an urban march. Free interdisciplinary curriculum for the piece is available for download at www.BandQuest.org: https://composersforum.org/bq-compositions/sweet-like-that/
Learn more on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ComposersForum/search?query=christopher+theofanidis
BandQuest, an exciting series of new music and accompanying curricula for band, is a program published by the American Composers Forum. The series was started as a response to feedback from music educators that there is a pressing need for new, fresh band music. The heart of this program is new works written by a diverse group of leading American composers who have created challenging pieces that are a true departure from standard middle school repertoire. Every BandQuest project includes a residency component in which the composer works collaboratively with a middle school as they create their new piece. Many BandQuest pieces are accompanied by an interdisciplinary curriculum designed to assist students as they learn the music and to integrate each piece with non-music studies. Visit www.bandquest.org to learn more about this innovative series, and email bandquest@composersforum.org to request a free downloadable audio catalog.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00426055
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About the Composer: Christopher Theofanidis
Christopher Theofanidis has built a distinguished career as a composer and conductor deeply invested in making new music accessible to young musicians. His work with the American Composers Forum's BandQuest series exemplifies his commitment to collaborating directly with students and educators, using their input to shape pieces that speak authentically to contemporary ensembles.
Theofanidis brings an ear for vernacular American music into the concert hall, drawing on idioms from jazz, gospel, and street music traditions. His compositions for band consistently balance accessibility with genuine artistic ambition, creating works that challenge developing musicians without demanding professional virtuosity.
Why we love this
Theofanidis built this piece in the room with student musicians, which means it lands with the specificity that only comes from real collaboration. The writing for low brass gives your tuba and trombone players genuine responsibility at the piece's bookends, a welcome departure from their usual rhythmic padding. The gospel-inflected harmonic language and trap set writing create an instantly engaging soundworld that your students will want to learn.
What to expect
Joyful and propulsive, with the infectious swagger of a street ensemble. Gospel warmth runs through the harmony while the rhythmic drive keeps everything buoyant and modern, never feeling overly arranged or distant from student experience.
Who it's for
Grade 3 bands seeking contemporary repertoire with genuine character and accessibility. This works equally well for festival programmings, contest events, or a regular concert where you want to showcase student ownership and contemporary American composition.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape the opening low brass soli with clear articulation and warm tone; the energy here sets the entire character of the piece. These players should feel they're leading the band, not supporting it.
- Balance the trap set as a true voice in the texture, especially when it trades material with the melodic instruments. Record a run-through to check the mix; many bands unconsciously push it too far back.
- Treat the gospel harmony as organic and conversational rather than precious. The piece thrives on a slightly loose, street-level feel in the rhythm section.
- Attend to the available interdisciplinary curriculum on BandQuest; the historical and cultural context around instrumental doo-wop and urban march traditions enriches student buy-in considerably.
How to use it
Program this as a first-half closer on a concert with standard repertoire; its exuberance and brevity make it an ideal momentum piece. Alternatively, pair it with other BandQuest selections to build a thematic concert around new American voices, and make use of the free curriculum to integrate band rehearsal time with social studies or music history units.
Skills your students will build
- Low brass independence and featured melodic responsibility
- Articulation and tone control in gospel-inflected harmony
- Ensemble coordination with trap set and rhythm section
- Reading contemporary notation and stylistic indications
- Groove-based ensemble cohesion and collective time feel