Tractor Pull: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
By Clarence Barber
Grade: 2.5
Item: 35-PK01513743
$70.00
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Tractor Pull - Full Score | $10.00 | |
| Tractor Pull - Flute 1 | $2.50 | |
| Tractor Pull - Flute 2 | $2.50 | |
| Tractor Pull - Oboe | $2.50 | |
| Tractor Pull - Bassoon | $2.50 | |
| Tractor Pull - Clarinet 1 | $2.50 | |
| Tractor Pull - Clarinet 2 | $2.50 | |
| Tractor Pull - Bass Clarinet | $2.50 | |
| Tractor Pull - Alto Saxophone 1 | $2.50 | |
| Tractor Pull - Alto Saxophone 2 | $2.50 | |
| Tractor Pull - Tenor Saxophone | $2.50 | |
| Tractor Pull - Baritone Saxophone | $2.50 | |
| Tractor Pull - Trumpet 1 | $2.50 | |
| Tractor Pull - Trumpet 2 | $2.50 | |
| Tractor Pull - Horn | $2.50 | |
| Tractor Pull - Trombone 1 | $2.50 | |
| Tractor Pull - Trombone 2 | $2.50 | |
| Tractor Pull - Euphonium | $2.50 | |
| Tractor Pull - Tuba | $2.50 | |
| Tractor Pull - Percussion 1 | $2.50 | |
| Tractor Pull - Percussion 2 | $2.50 |
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Description
If youre commissioned to write a work for the Lorain County (OH) 4H Band, of course youre going to use tractor parts as part of the sound picture. Surely one of your students will have access to just the right "instrument!"
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK01513743
More about this title
Why we love this
Barber nails the assignment: a piece that celebrates rural life and community identity without a trace of condescension. The addition of actual tractor sounds transforms a concert band piece into a genuine sonic event that engages audiences who might never otherwise step into a concert hall.
What to expect
Good natured and grounded, with the energy of a county fair crossed with concert band sophistication. The piece celebrates authenticity and local culture while maintaining musical integrity.
Who it's for
Bands looking for Grade 2.5 repertoire that connects to their community and sparks genuine enthusiasm in students. Especially valuable for directors serving rural areas or schools where 4H involvement is part of student life.
How to get the most out of it
- Coordinate with your percussion section and any student bringing a tractor sound source well before rehearsals begin. This isn't background texture; it's a featured color that needs ensemble integration.
- Balance the band's dynamic range carefully around the tractor parts. The novelty of the sound will register even at modest volume levels, so resist the urge to push volume to compensate.
- Record a rehearsal with the tractor sound included and listen back as a full ensemble. Hearing how it sits in the mix teaches everyone where their part lives in the overall soundscape.
How to use it
Program this on a community concert, spring pops event, or any concert where you want to showcase your ensemble's connection to local culture. It pairs well with other Americana or Midwestern themed works and gives families a reason to talk about the concert long after it ends.
Skills your students will build
- Blending ensemble colors with unconventional percussion sources
- Maintaining musical shape through rhythmic, energetic writing
- Responding to acoustic feedback and making real-time dynamic adjustments
- Understanding how local context and personal experience enrich musical performance