Triple Threat: Concert Band Conductor Score

$9.00 USD

Triple Threat: Concert Band Conductor Score

Name: Triple Threat: Concert Band Conductor Score
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-43151S
Price: 9.00 USD
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By Michael Story

Grade: 0.5 (Very Easy)

Item: 00-43151S

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It's all about the threes! In triple meter, in ABA form with frequent use of three quarter note melodies, this is three times better for your first year band. Musically engaging, this will set them up for a triple play! (2:00)

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Series: Belwin Very Beginning Band

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 16

UPC: 038081504667

SKU: 00-43151S

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About the Composer: Michael Story

Michael Story has established himself as one of the most prolific and accessible composers for beginning and intermediate bands. His catalog spans thousands of titles, from foundational concert band works to full-length musicals, all characterized by clear orchestration, singable melodies, and smart pedagogical sequencing. Story's gift lies in understanding exactly what young musicians need to stay engaged while building genuine musicianship.

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Why we love this

This score distills fundamental concepts into a genuinely musical experience rather than a drill. By committing fully to triple meter and building the entire piece around three-note phrase shapes, Story removes decision-making for young bandspeople and lets them focus on ensemble blend, balance, and the arc of a real form. The ABA structure gives students their first taste of sectional thinking without overwhelming complexity.

What to expect

Bright and purposeful, with the satisfaction of a complete musical thought unfolding in just two minutes. The repetition of three-note ideas creates an almost tidal quality, and the ABA journey gives listeners (and performers) a sense of progression and arrival.

Who it's for

First-year concert band students encountering their first pieces in triple meter and multi-section forms. Conductors working with groups that include younger or less experienced players will find the straightforward layout and consistent rhythmic vocabulary removes barriers to musical communication.

How to get the most out of it

Shape the three-quarter note melodies as single gestures rather than counting individual notes; this trains phrasing instincts from the very first rehearsal.
Lock the steady pulse in the low voices first, then layer upper voices; triple meter often feels uncertain at the start, so a rock-solid foundation prevents rushing.
Use the return to the A section as a chance to refine what worked the first time rather than repeat it identically; students hear the difference and invest in ensemble maturity.

How to use it

Program this as an opening concert piece, where its accessibility and confident energy set a positive tone without demanding technical refinement. It also works well as a spring festival selection for groups still building foundational skills.