Sword Dance: Concert Band Conductor Score

$6.00 USD

Sword Dance: Concert Band Conductor Score

Name: Sword Dance: Concert Band Conductor Score
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-29458S
Price: 6.00 USD
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Arr. Bob Phillips and Jerry Dennison

Grade: 1 (Very Easy)

Item: 00-29458S

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Although this outstanding arrangement is accessible by even very young bands, every section has the melody at various times, and each variation is represented with a different texture and accompaniment, keeping the lively dance tune fresh and invigorating as the piece catapults toward the surprise presto ending! Thoughtful use of percussion adds to the colorful scoring. Students will love this high-energy delight from the Renaissance era. (1:20)

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Series: Alfred Debut Series

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 12

UPC: 038081319872

SKU: 00-29458S

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About the Arranger: Bob Phillips

Bob Phillips (b. 1953) has shaped music education through decades of innovative composition and arrangement. A conductor and pedagogue, he built a nationally recognized string program in Saline, Michigan, over 27 years while simultaneously establishing himself as a prolific educational composer with more than 200 published works for orchestras and bands. His influence extends across the classroom through 25+ instructional book series and through his leadership of the Saline Fiddlers Philharmonic, an ensemble that performed internationally and at the White House under his direction.

Phillips is recognized by ASCAP as an award-winning composer and has served as resident conductor for prestigious festivals including Wintergrass in Seattle. His work spans classical and eclectic styles, from the Sound Innovations series to groundbreaking publications like Jazz Philharmonic, Rock Philharmonic, and Mariachi Philharmonic. He has conducted at all-state orchestras across the country and continues to shape music education through both his published works and his mentorship of educators.

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Why we love this

This arrangement delivers an immediate win for developing bands. Every section gets the melody at some point, building confidence across your ensemble, while Phillips and Dennison ensure the scoring never feels static; each variation introduces different textures and accompaniment that keep the energy high without demanding advanced technique. The presto surprise ending gives young musicians a genuine moment of musical drama.

What to expect

Bright, buoyant energy flows through this Renaissance-inspired dance. The piece moves with infectious momentum, letting each section shine while the varied accompaniment patterns and colorful percussion touches create genuine musical interest without complexity.

Who it's for

Very young concert bands at the start of their ensemble journey will thrive with this piece. It works equally well for groups new to reading a full score and for ensembles building confidence in balanced section work.

How to get the most out of it

Keep the Renaissance dance style grounded in a steady pulse; the varied textures shouldn't blur the rhythmic foundation that makes this piece feel alive.
Balance the percussion writing carefully so it enhances the colorful scoring without overwhelming the melodic lines, especially when multiple sections carry the tune.
Approach the presto ending with clarity and control; young bands often rush the tempo shift, so establish the new pulse before the final section accelerates.
Let the accompaniment patterns support the melody through their shape and energy rather than matching dynamic levels exactly; this keeps focus where it belongs.

How to use it

Open a concert with this piece to establish an upbeat tone and showcase your ensemble's ensemble cohesion and musicality at an accessible level. It also serves well in festival and contest settings where judges appreciate seeing young musicians handle form and textural variety with clarity.