Tribal Dance (from Iveria Suite): Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Tribal Dance (from Iveria Suite ): Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 81-CB2045
Price: 72.00 USD
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By Mikhail Ippolitov-Ivanov / arr. David Marlatt

Grade: 5

Item: 81-CB2045

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Tribal Dance is a technical showpiece for the woodwinds. Its slow opening features the sax section and then proceeds to a rhythmic triplet figure which gradually accelerates to a furious tempo at the conclusion. The title of the piece is actually Lesghinka as it has been taken from the Iveria Suite of Ippolitov-Ivanov. Tight ensemble playing, rustic percussion parts and exciting technical parts make this a piece to demonstrate the control of an ensemble.

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Series: Eighth Note Publications

Publisher: Eighth Note Publications

ISBN10: 1-55473-072-4

ISBN13: 978-1-55473-072-8

UPC: 685462004171

SKU: 81-CB2045

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About the Composer: Mikhail Ippolitov-Ivanov

Mikhail Ippolitov-Ivanov (1859-1935) was a Russian composer and conductor who spent much of his career at the Moscow Conservatory and led the Imperial Opera in Moscow. He built his reputation on orchestral works that drew heavily from Russian and Caucasian folk music, creating vivid, colorful scores that showcased his gift for orchestration and his deep knowledge of regional musical traditions.

The Iveria Suite, from which Tribal Dance (Lesghinka) is taken, exemplifies his approach: each movement captures the character and rhythmic vitality of music from the Caucasus region. His works remain staples of the Russian orchestral repertoire and offer conductors and students alike a masterclass in how to build energy through rhythm and orchestration.

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Why we love this

This arrangement harnesses one of Ippolitov-Ivanov's most energetic creations and gives your band a genuine showpiece that rewards precision and control. The journey from hushed opening through building momentum to a driving finale gives every section a meaningful role, and the technical demands on the woodwinds create real stakes for rehearsal.

What to expect

The opening unfolds like entering a distant landscape; the saxophone voice carries an almost ceremonial quality. Then the rhythmic heartbeat arrives, and the music builds with inexorable momentum, the triplet patterns multiplying and accelerating until the ensemble reaches a fever pitch. It's exhilarating and primitive in the best sense.

Who it's for

Grade 5 bands with strong woodwind sections and reliable ensemble discipline. This is a piece for conductors ready to demand technical focus from every player and for students eager to prove they can execute rapid passagework with collective precision.

How to get the most out of it

Shape the initial saxophone section as an expressive solo moment; let the richness of the sound establish the "tribal" landscape before the rhythmic pulse takes over.
Lock the triplet figure early and often in sectional rehearsals. Once it's internalized, the gradual acceleration to the final tempo will feel organic rather than scattered.
Treat the percussion as a textural anchor rather than just keeping time. The rustic quality depends on clarity and intentional dynamics from timpani, snare, and auxiliary percussion.
Avoid rushing into the fast sections. The piece's power comes from the contrast between the opening's spaciousness and the conclusion's intensity.

How to use it

Program this as a standalone feature that showcases your band's technical prowess and control, or pair it with other Russian orchestral works to build a thematic concert. The high energy and dramatic arc also make it an excellent choice for a finale spot on a mixed program.