Uptown Strut: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
By Robert Sheldon
Level:.5
Item: 98-DB1552
$45.00
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Uptown Strut: Score | $5.00 | |
| Uptown Strut: Flute | $7.00 | |
| Uptown Strut: Oboe | $7.00 | |
| Uptown Strut: Bassoon | $7.00 | |
| Uptown Strut: B-flat Clarinet | $7.00 | |
| Uptown Strut: E-flat Alto Clarinet | $7.00 | |
| Uptown Strut: B-flat Bass Clarinet | $7.00 | |
| Uptown Strut: E-flat Alto Saxophone | $7.00 | |
| Uptown Strut: B-flat Tenor Saxophone | $7.00 | |
| Uptown Strut: E-flat Baritone Saxophone | $7.00 | |
| Uptown Strut: B-flat Trumpet | $7.00 | |
| Uptown Strut: F Horn | $7.00 | |
| Uptown Strut: Trombone | $7.00 | |
| Uptown Strut: Baritone/Euphonium | $7.00 | |
| Uptown Strut: Baritone T.C. | $7.00 | |
| Uptown Strut: Tuba | $7.00 | |
| Uptown Strut: Electric Bass | $7.00 | |
| Uptown Strut: Bells | $7.00 | |
| Uptown Strut: Percussion 1 | $7.00 | |
| Uptown Strut: Percussion 2 | $7.00 |
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Description
Using no eighth notes in the winds, this relaxed work reflects a light-hearted stroll through the big city. An air of calm, cool confidence sets the mood as people dress to impress and hit the streets. Brief musical “conversations” are interjected as they meet others on their walk around town in this easy-to-play, yet tuneful offering.
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Additional Details
Series:
FJH Concert Band
Publisher:
The FJH Music Company, Inc.
SKU:
98-DB1552
More about this title
About the Composer: Robert Sheldon
Robert Sheldon stands among the most frequently performed wind band composers of our time. His works appear regularly on state and national contest lists, and ensembles worldwide perform his music in concert halls ranging from Carnegie Hall to the Sydney Opera House. Sheldon is the lead author of Sound Innovations for Concert Band and has earned recognition from the American School Band Director's Association, Phi Beta Mu, and ASCAP for compositions that balance accessibility with genuine musical substance.
Beyond the page, Sheldon maintains an active schedule as a guest conductor for All-State and Regional Honor Bands, clinician at universities and state conferences across the United States and internationally (including Japan, Canada, Italy, Germany, Australia, and China), and a continuing recipient of commissions. VanderCook College of Music awarded him an honorary doctorate in 2020, recognizing his sustained impact on music education.
Why we love this
Sheldon crafts novelty pieces that don't condescend to young ensembles. Uptown Strut removes rhythmic clutter by eliminating eighth notes in the winds, which means your students can focus on phrasing, balance, and character without fighting notation. The result is music that sounds sophisticated and confident even at this accessible level.
What to expect
A confident walk through an urban landscape where style meets ease. The music carries an unhurried sophistication: people moving with purpose, pausing to acknowledge friends, the sense of a city as a social stage rather than a rush. There's brightness and lightness in the orchestration, matched by a compositional restraint that lets each gesture stand out.
Who it's for
Beginning and developing concert bands preparing accessible repertoire that still demands musicality. Directors seeking contest or festival material that doesn't require extensive rehearsal time while keeping players engaged and audiences entertained.
How to get the most out of it
- Establish the laid-back groove from the downbeat. This is a stroll, not a march, so resist the urge to push the tempo. The relaxation in your beat communicates more than a strict one.
- Shape the brief musical conversations as if characters are actually greeting one another. Light articulation and careful dynamic shaping in these interjections keep the narrative clear.
- Balance transparency in the harmony by letting inner voices breathe. Without dense rhythmic writing, every part becomes exposed, so encourage players to listen across the band.
How to use it
Program this early in a concert to establish an inviting tone, or use it as a palette cleanser between heavier works. The novelty label and contest-ready quality make it ideal for festival or competition appearances, where it works equally well as an opener or closer.
Skills your students will build
- Reading and executing rhythmic precision in quarter-note and half-note dominant textures
- Phrasing and musical shaping within a relaxed, conversational style
- Balancing harmony and transparency across all sections
- Responding to subtle dynamic and articulation cues that drive musical character