Viking!: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
By Michael Sweeney
Grade: 0.5-1
Item: 35-PK00334889
$50.00
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Viking! - Conductor Score (Full Score) | $7.50 | |
| Viking! - Flute | $6.00 | |
| Viking! - Oboe | $6.00 | |
| Viking! - Bb Clarinet | $6.00 | |
| Viking! - Bb Bass Clarinet | $6.00 | |
| Viking! - Eb Alto Saxophone | $6.00 | |
| Viking! - Bb Tenor Saxophone | $6.00 | |
| Viking! - Eb Baritone Saxophone | $6.00 | |
| Viking! - Bb Trumpet | $6.00 | |
| Viking! - F Horn | $6.00 | |
| Viking! - Trombone/Baritone B.C./Bassoon | $6.00 | |
| Viking! - Baritone T.C. | $6.00 | |
| Viking! - Tuba | $6.00 | |
| Viking! - Percussion 1 | $6.00 | |
| Viking! - Percussion 1 (Advanced) | $6.00 | |
| Viking! - Percussion 2 | $6.00 | |
| Viking! - Percussion 3 | $6.00 | |
| Viking! - Mallet Percussion | $6.00 | |
| Viking! - Timpani | $6.00 | |
| Viking! - Piano | $6.00 |
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Description
Featuring a dynamic yet easy melody, this powerful piece for first year-players will sound great with limited rehearsal time and help give your students confidence. Every section of the band has interesting parts to play, and the percussion provide a solid foundation in addition to short feature spots. Dur: 1:55
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00334889
More about this title
About the Composer: Michael Sweeney
Michael Sweeney has spent decades creating accessible, engaging music for student ensembles across all levels. His understanding of how young musicians learn informs every note he writes; pieces balance musical integrity with genuine playability, allowing students to sound polished without requiring extensive rehearsal.
Sweeney's catalog spans concert band, jazz ensemble, and world music arrangements. His work appears regularly on festival programs and all-state lists because directors trust his instinct for what works in the classroom and concert hall.
Why we love this
Sweeney delivers a piece that respects the intelligence of first-year students while building genuine musicianship. The melody sits naturally in the upper voices, percussion textures drive the piece forward without overshadowing the wind players, and every section receives meaningful material rather than filler parts.
What to expect
The piece conjures forward motion and strength through a straightforward yet memorable melody paired with driving rhythmic support. Underneath the accessibility lies real compositional craft: textures shift, colors change, and the percussion section contributes genuine musicality rather than merely keeping time.
Who it's for
First-year concert bands preparing for festival or concert performances need repertoire that sounds substantial without demanding months of rehearsal. Viking! delivers a piece with genuine musical character that allows developing ensembles to program something they'll be proud of.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock the tempo early; the rhythmic vitality depends on steady forward motion. A metronome during sectionals prevents dragging.
- Balance the melodic voices against the rhythmic foundation. Percussion should anchor rather than overpower, especially in thinner textures.
- Shape the dynamic arc throughout the piece to maintain energy across just under two minutes. Small crescendos between sections help sustain momentum.
- Feature the percussion solos generously. These moments build confidence in younger students and reward their attention to detail.
How to use it
Open a concert with this piece to establish energy and confidence. Its approachable style works well between more challenging selections, or use it as a festival opener when your ensemble benefits from a successful, engaging start.
Skills your students will build
- Playing sustained, lyrical melody against rhythmic accompaniment
- Understanding sectional balance and dynamic control
- Reading articulation markings and matching style across the ensemble
- Developing rhythmic precision in foundational patterns
- Creating contrast between melodic and accompanimental roles