The Hoofbeat: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
By Mekel Rogers
Grade: 1.5
Item: 98-DB1857
$55.00
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| The Hoofbeat: Score | $8.00 | |
| The Hoofbeat: Flute | $7.00 | |
| The Hoofbeat: Oboe | $7.00 | |
| The Hoofbeat: Bassoon | $7.00 | |
| The Hoofbeat: B-flat Clarinet 1 | $7.00 | |
| The Hoofbeat: B-flat Clarinet 2 | $7.00 | |
| The Hoofbeat: B-flat Bass Clarinet | $7.00 | |
| The Hoofbeat: E-flat Alto Saxophone | $7.00 | |
| The Hoofbeat: B-flat Tenor Saxophone | $7.00 | |
| The Hoofbeat: E-flat Baritone Saxophone | $7.00 | |
| The Hoofbeat: B-flat Trumpet 1 | $7.00 | |
| The Hoofbeat: B-flat Trumpet 2 | $7.00 | |
| The Hoofbeat: F Horn | $7.00 | |
| The Hoofbeat: Trombone | $7.00 | |
| The Hoofbeat: Baritone / Euphonium | $7.00 | |
| The Hoofbeat: Baritone T.C. | $7.00 | |
| The Hoofbeat: Tuba | $7.00 | |
| The Hoofbeat: String Bass | $7.00 | |
| The Hoofbeat: Timpani | $7.00 | |
| The Hoofbeat: Bells | $7.00 | |
| The Hoofbeat: Percussion 1 | $7.00 | |
| The Hoofbeat: Percussion 2 | $7.00 |
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Description
Composed in the style of a traditional circus march, this exciting work lets younger bands really open up the throttle and have some fun! Wind parts have very comfortable ranges and careful scoring makes even a small band sound big. Really clever and engaging music for younger players!
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Additional Details
Series:
FJH Developing Band
Publisher:
The FJH Music Company, Inc.
SKU:
98-DB1857
More about this title
Why we love this
Rogers captures the pure joy of a circus without resorting to worn-out clichés. The orchestration proves that Grade 1.5 bands don't need padding or doublings to sound full and impressive. Your ensemble will feel genuinely capable.
What to expect
Imagine the energy of a circus parade filtered through clear, accessible voicing that younger players can actually execute with style. The music sparkles with character and playfulness without losing its march-like foundation.
Who it's for
Grade 1.5 concert bands with developing musicianship and comfortable middle register control. This works especially well for programs that want a novelty piece with genuine musical substance rather than a musical joke.
How to get the most out of it
- Lean into the rhythmic precision of the march framework. Even when the band is "opening up the throttle," the circus march pulse should remain crisp and steady.
- Encourage the front row to project with confidence. Younger players often undersell their own energy, and this score invites them to play bigger than they might naturally assume.
- Balance between sections matters here. With careful scoring that makes small bands sound full, sloppy attacks or uneven dynamics will stand out immediately.
How to use it
Program this as a finale or late-program lighter moment when audiences and players both need permission to grin. It pairs well alongside standard march fare or concert openers, giving your band a personality without requiring advanced technical resources.
Skills your students will build
- Marchlike rhythmic precision and steady pulse maintenance
- Projecting dynamic confidence and musical character
- Balancing sectional blend while maintaining ensemble clarity
- Playing within a stylistically consistent framework while engaging with novelty material