Vivacity: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
By Michael Story
Grade: 2
Item: 00-PK-0009483
$70.00
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Vivacity: Score | $12.00 | |
| Vivacity: Flute | $3.00 | |
| Vivacity: Oboe | $3.00 | |
| Vivacity: Bassoon | $3.00 | |
| Vivacity: 1st B-flat Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| Vivacity: 2nd B-flat Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| Vivacity: B-flat Bass Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| Vivacity: E-flat Alto Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Vivacity: B-flat Tenor Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Vivacity: E-flat Baritone Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Vivacity: 1st B-flat Trumpet | $3.00 | |
| Vivacity: 2nd B-flat Trumpet | $3.00 | |
| Vivacity: 1st F Horn | $3.00 | |
| Vivacity: 1st Trombone | $3.00 | |
| Vivacity: Baritone B.C. | $3.00 | |
| Vivacity: Baritone T.C. | $3.00 | |
| Vivacity: Tuba | $3.00 | |
| Vivacity: Mallets | $3.00 | |
| Vivacity: 1st Percussion | $3.00 | |
| Vivacity: 2nd Percussion | $3.00 | |
| Vivacity: Timpani | $3.00 |
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Description
Vivacity is an exciting concert, contest, or festival opener from composer Michael Story. Set in a traditional ABA overture form, this spirited piece maintains the same brisk tempo throughout. Bold melodies, contemporary harmonies, and driving rhythms propel the piece from start to finish.
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Additional Details
Series:
Belwin Young Band
Publisher:
Alfred Music
SKU:
00-PK-0009483
More about this title
About the Composer: Michael Story
Michael Story has established himself as one of the most prolific and respected composers for young musicians, with works spanning concert band, choir, and orchestra. His catalog emphasizes accessibility without sacrificing musical substance; his pieces are crafted to engage student performers while maintaining the integrity and craftsmanship that directors expect.
Why we love this
This is the kind of opener that actually energizes a program without feeling thin or rushed. Story's attention to orchestration keeps every section engaged through the ABA structure, and the contemporary harmonies give it a modern edge that reads fresh to audiences while remaining solidly within grade 2 technique. Directors appreciate that it demands real musicality, crisp articulation, balanced blend, and phrase control, not just raw speed.
What to expect
Vivacity crackles with infectious momentum. Bold, contemporary sonorities and driving rhythms propel the piece forward with confidence, while the traditional ABA framework keeps the musical narrative clear and satisfying. It's the sound of a young band in full stride.
Who it's for
Grade 2 concert bands preparing for contests, festivals, or concert openers who need a piece that sounds polished and spirited without demanding advanced technical skills. This works equally well for groups eager to build confidence through a high-energy selection or for ensembles that benefit from a clearly structured, driver-focused arrangement.
How to get the most out of it
- Establish the brisk tempo in rehearsal before focusing on detail work; the momentum is essential to the piece's character, so let the ensemble feel that forward propulsion from the first run-through.
- Balance the bold melodies across your ensemble rather than letting them sit entirely in the upper voices; this piece thrives when the entire band contributes to the harmonic and rhythmic foundation.
- Use the ABA return as an opportunity for subtle dynamic shaping and timbral variety, even within the same thematic material, to keep the finale fresh for your audience.
- Attend to the contemporary harmonies as landmarks for tuning; younger ensembles often blur these colors, but locking them in place will tighten the overall sound.
How to use it
Open a concert or festival set with this piece to establish energy and capture attention immediately. Its contest-ready polish also makes it an excellent choice for early-season programming when you're building ensemble cohesion and confidence.
Skills your students will build
- Sustaining brisk tempos without rushing or dragging
- Balancing independent melodic lines with harmonic support
- Reading and executing contemporary harmonic language
- Responding to formal structure (ABA) in real time
- Blending timbral colors across sections in syncopated rhythmic passages