The Oncoming Storm: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

$55.00 USD

The Oncoming Storm: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: The Oncoming Storm: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 98-B1764
Price: 55.00 USD
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Grade: 1

Item: 98-B1764

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Modern harmonies combine with fast rhythmic figures to create an intense musical experience. A wealth of percussion colors add to the overall effect and all wind parts are active while staying within comfortable ranges. A great way to get the students and audience excited as they anticipate the coming of the storm!

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Series: FJH Beginning Band

Publisher: The FJH Music Company, Inc.

UPC: 241444398234

SKU: 98-B1764

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Why we love this

The rhythmic drive here keeps young players engaged without overwhelming them, and the orchestration gives every section something interesting to play. You get genuine musical excitement at Grade 1, which is harder to pull off than it sounds. Percussion gets real color work instead of just timekeeping, and that variety keeps the whole band feeling invested.

What to expect

Electric and building. The fast rhythmic figures create an immediate sense of urgency, while the modern harmonies keep things fresh and unexpected. You feel the storm gathering from the opening measures.

Who it's for

Beginning band students ready for something with real compositional craft and forward momentum. Audiences respond well to this one because it sounds professional without asking for professional-level execution.

How to get the most out of it

Let the fast rhythmic figures breathe as a ensemble rather than rushing ahead. Lock the pulse early in rehearsals so everyone feels the momentum without chasing.
Balance the modern harmonies by having players listen across the section. These sonorities will sound murky if any voice dominates; blend matters as much as precision.
Shape the intensity of the percussion colors dynamically. The various colors should build the storm's approach, not hit all at once in measure one.
Mark breath points clearly before the first run-through. Young players will find natural phrasing easier if they know where the ensemble breathes together.

How to use it

Use this as an opener or closer on a concert when you want to leave audiences energized. It works especially well in mixed programs where you want a high-energy moment that showcases your beginning band's rhythmic precision without requiring advanced technical demands.