To Dance with Storm Clouds: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Grade: 2
Item: 35-PK00439554
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Commissioned by The American School of the Hague (near Amsterdam), "To Dance With Storm Clouds" is a dynamic and evocative work that affords directors the opportunity to teach 3/4 at a brisk (and exciting) tempo! The brief lyrical middle section showcases a baritone or tenor sax soloist, and allows players to focus on a warm and blended tone. The fast section returns for a powerful ending, closing out an exhilarating emotional ride! Dur: 3:15
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00439554
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Why we love this
The structural arc here gives you a complete teaching moment without requiring your ensemble to navigate extreme technical demands. That brisk 3/4 section lands with genuine energy, and the central baritone or tenor sax feature creates a natural spotlight for a capable soloist while the rest of the band locks into warm, blended accompaniment.
What to expect
A rushing, almost restless energy that builds and swells, then pauses into something intimate and warm before charging forward again. The piece captures the visual drama of storm clouds moving across a sky, complete with moments of calm reflection between the turbulent sections.
Who it's for
Grade 2 bands ready to explore meter and tempo with confidence. This works well for ensembles with at least one strong reed soloist and a rhythm section solid enough to anchor a brisk 3/4 pulse.
How to get the most out of it
- Establish the tempo of the fast section early in rehearsals with a strong metronome click or recorded accompaniment so players internalize the pulse before adding musical nuance.
- Shape the lyrical middle section by having the full band focus on dynamic support for the solo voice; this creates interdependence rather than letting the accompaniment fade into autopilot.
- Mark the transition back to the fast section with clear conducting and a brief tempo reset so the return lands with the same excitement as the opening.
How to use it
Place this as a centerpiece on a concert where you want to showcase growth in tempo control and soli work. The modest three-minute fifteen-second duration pairs well with a shorter lyrical work or a rousing march, creating a program with real dynamic variety.
Skills your students will build
- Reading and executing 3/4 meter at a brisk tempo
- Balancing dynamic contrast between fast and slow sections
- Blending full ensemble tone in homophonic accompaniment
- Solo performance in an ensemble setting (baritone or tenor saxophone feature)
- Executing precise section transitions and tempo changes