The Cajun Navy: Concert Band Conductor Score

$10.00 USD

The Cajun Navy: Concert Band Conductor Score

Name: The Cajun Navy: Concert Band Conductor Score
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-51838S
Price: 10.00 USD
Availability: InStock

By Michael Story

Grade: 2

Item: 00-51838S

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The Cajun Navy is a large group of volunteer Louisiana boat owners who are well-known because of their heroic rescue efforts after hurricanes and floods. Formed in 2005 after Hurricane Katrina's devastation, the group has not only aided in Louisiana but also in other states, including Texas, North Carolina, and Florida.

Michael Story's The Cajun Navy was written to honor these brave men and women. The piece utilizes original music as well as two Cajun folk songs: "Tout Un Beau Soir En Me Promenant" and "Jolie Blonde," which is considered to be the Cajun national anthem due to its widespread popularity. Here is a very unique piece worthy of your next concert. (2:30)

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Series: Belwin Young Band

Publisher: Alfred Music

ISBN10: 1-4706-7498-X

ISBN13: 978-1-4706-7498-4

UPC: 038081597249

SKU: 00-51838S

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About the Composer: Michael Story

Michael Story is a prolific composer of band and orchestra music whose works are staples in school music programs across the United States. Known for combining accessible writing with substantive musical content, Story has become one of the most frequently performed contemporary composers in American schools, with particular strength in writing for young and developing ensembles.

Story's compositions often draw on Americana themes, cultural traditions, and stories of human resilience. His gift for orchestration at appropriate levels for student musicians, combined with his ability to engage audiences with narrative and folk material, has made his work central to festival and concert programming at every skill level.

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Why we love this

This piece delivers the emotional weight of a true community story without overwhelming a Grade 2 ensemble. The integration of authentic Cajun folk material grounds the narrative in real culture, and Story's orchestration allows every section to contribute meaningfully while keeping technical demands manageable for developing musicians.

What to expect

The piece captures both the urgency of crisis and the warmth of community coming together. Cajun folk melodies weave through supportive original writing that feels celebratory rather than heavy, creating a performance that audiences find moving and musicians find rewarding to play.

Who it's for

Concert bands at the Grade 2 level will find this piece accessible without feeling simplified. It works equally well for festivals, spring concerts, or community performances where meaningful content and cultural representation matter alongside musical learning.

How to get the most out of it

Balance the folk melodies so they sing clearly over the harmonic foundation. Grade 2 bands often need reminders that ornamental parts support rather than compete with primary themes.
Cajun music has a particular rhythmic feel rooted in swing and syncopation. Work with your rhythm section to establish that character early in rehearsal; it will inform how all sections approach phrasing.
The programmatic content (rescue, heroism, community action) gives rehearsals real purpose. Share the Cajun Navy story with your students and let them connect emotionally to why these melodies matter.
Use the 2:30 duration to your advantage in concerts. This length fits well into mixed programs and holds audience attention without fatigue.

How to use it

This is an excellent choice for a concert built around themes of resilience, service, or American communities. Pair it with other folk-based or multicultural selections to create programming depth, or feature it as a showcase for how contemporary composers honor real stories through band music.