Tribal War Chant: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
By Michael Story
Grade: 2 (Easy)
Item: 00-PK-0004374
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Tribal War Chant: Score | $10.00 | |
| Tribal War Chant: Flute | $3.00 | |
| Tribal War Chant: Oboe | $3.00 | |
| Tribal War Chant: 1st B-flat Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| Tribal War Chant: 2nd B-flat Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| Tribal War Chant: B-flat Bass Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| Tribal War Chant: Bassoon | $3.00 | |
| Tribal War Chant: E-flat Alto Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Tribal War Chant: B-flat Tenor Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Tribal War Chant: E-flat Baritone Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Tribal War Chant: 1st B-flat Trumpet | $3.00 | |
| Tribal War Chant: 2nd B-flat Trumpet | $3.00 | |
| Tribal War Chant: 1st F Horn | $3.00 | |
| Tribal War Chant: 1st Trombone | $3.00 | |
| Tribal War Chant: Baritone B.C. | $3.00 | |
| Tribal War Chant: Baritone T.C. | $3.00 | |
| Tribal War Chant: Tuba | $3.00 | |
| Tribal War Chant: Mallets | $3.00 | |
| Tribal War Chant: Timpani | $3.00 | |
| Tribal War Chant: 1st Percussion | $3.00 | |
| Tribal War Chant: 2nd Percussion | $3.00 |
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Description
"Tribal War Chant" is based on authentic Native American war dances. These culturally symbolic dances consisted of human voices accompanied by drums, bells, and rattles. The thematic material is meaningfully staged over driving traditional rhythms with intense stylistic variations. Before a war, men danced to attain spirit and power; after a war, they danced to celebrate a victory. This exciting composition is a must on your next program. (4:00)
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Additional Details
Series:
Belwin Young Band
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
152
SKU:
00-PK-0004374
More about this title
About the Composer: Michael Story
Michael Story has established himself as a prolific composer for young and intermediate bands, with a catalog spanning accessible concert works, educational pieces, and arrangements that engage student musicians across all levels. His compositions balance musical substance with practical pedagogical considerations, making him a trusted voice in the concert band repertoire for schools and festivals.
Why we love this
Story captures the visceral energy of the source material without resorting to caricature, grounding the piece in authentic rhythmic and tonal elements while keeping the orchestration transparent enough for a Grade 2 ensemble to execute convincingly. The result is a genuinely exciting work that respects both the cultural tradition and your students' technical abilities.
What to expect
Tribal War Chant pulses with ritualistic energy, moving between moments of ceremonial intensity and driving momentum. The interplay of voices and percussion conjures the physical, purposeful movement of traditional dances, creating an immersive soundscape that holds attention for its four-minute duration.
Who it's for
This work suits concert bands at the Grade 2 level seeking repertoire that combines cultural authenticity with accessible orchestration. Directors programming festivals, contests, or regular concert series will find it equally valuable for engaging young musicians and audiences alike.
How to get the most out of it
- Establish the rhythmic precision of the drum parts early in rehearsal; the driving traditional rhythms are the foundation on which the thematic material sits, and clarity here lifts the entire ensemble's performance.
- Shape the dynamic and stylistic shifts intentionally rather than mechanically, helping students understand that intensity comes from commitment and contrast, not just volume.
- Allow the ensemble to hear recordings or research the historical context of war dances before rehearsals begin; knowing what the music represents strengthens the conviction with which students play.
How to use it
Open a concert with this piece to capture immediate audience attention, or program it as a bridge between classical and contemporary works to demonstrate the breadth of concert band repertoire. Its festival-friendly length and contest-appropriate difficulty make it a natural choice for spring programming.
Skills your students will build
- Reading and executing driving, syncopated rhythmic patterns
- Balancing individual part awareness with ensemble blend and dynamic control
- Responding to frequent dynamic and stylistic shifts within a single piece
- Playing with rhythmic precision in a non-traditional harmonic context
- Sustaining energy and focus across a complete four-minute work