Thrills and Trills!: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

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Thrills and Trills!: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Thrills and Trills!: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-37792
Price: 48.00 USD
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By Scott Watson

Grade: 2 (Medium Easy)

Item: 00-37792

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When it comes to trills, why should the woodwinds have all the fun? Not so with this circus-style march, "Thrills and Trills!" In this rambunctious, thrill-a-minute crowd-pleaser, trills are the main event and every player in band gets into the act. (2:05)

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Series: Challenger Band Series

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 124

UPC: 038081434193

SKU: 00-37792

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About the Composer: Scott Watson

Scott Watson spent 35 years in public school music education, beginning as high school Director of Bands in the Parkland School District (Allentown, PA) before moving into curriculum coordination for the district's elementary band and strings programs. His dual foundation in both K-12 teaching and contemporary concert art music informs a distinctive compositional voice across more than 120 published works for concert band, string orchestra, and chamber ensembles.

Now Associate Professor of Music at Cairn University, Watson remains deeply connected to the band world as an exclusive composer and clinician for Alfred Publications. His music has reached international audiences and major American venues including the Academy of Music in Philadelphia, the Midwest Clinic in Chicago, and the White House. He is also the author of Using Technology to Unlock Musical Creativity (Oxford University Press, 2011) and regularly leads workshops and conducts honor bands.

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Why we love this

Watson writes Grade 2 repertoire that actually engages every section. Rather than relegating interesting technical figures to the woodwinds, he distributes trills and virtuosic moments across the entire band, giving each player something that feels showy and rewarding. The circus-march energy is infectious without being condescending, and at just over two minutes, it lands perfectly as an opener or closer that audiences genuinely enjoy.

What to expect

A whirlwind of activity and barely contained joy, like a carnival parade where everyone from the front row to the back has something brilliant to play. The constant trill figures create a sparkling, effervescent texture that propels the piece forward with irresistible momentum.

Who it's for

Grade 2 bands seeking a concert piece that keeps every player engaged and feels celebratory rather than simplistic. This works equally well for mixed-ability ensembles and stronger bands looking for a confident closer.

How to get the most out of it

Keep the trill execution clean and even across sections; lock in the brass on their trill figures to anchor the woodwind passages rhythmically.
Maintain crisp articulation throughout the march to prevent the piece from sounding muddled when multiple voices are trilling simultaneously.
Lean into the playful character with clear phrasing and dynamic contrast; let the rambunctious energy show without sacrificing musicality.

How to use it

Save this for your concert finale or season opener where you want the audience energized and your band members grinning. It pairs well on a program alongside more lyrical or serious works because it shifts the mood instantly and reminds listeners that concert band music can be pure fun.