Wind Storm: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
By John O'Reilly
Grade: 1.5 (Easy)
Item: 00-PK-0005058
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Wind Storm: Score | $7.00 | |
| Wind Storm: Flute | $3.00 | |
| Wind Storm: Oboe | $3.00 | |
| Wind Storm: 1st B-flat Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| Wind Storm: 2nd B-flat Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| Wind Storm: B-flat Bass Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| Wind Storm: E-flat Alto Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Wind Storm: B-flat Tenor Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Wind Storm: E-flat Baritone Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Wind Storm: 1st B-flat Trumpet | $3.00 | |
| Wind Storm: 2nd B-flat Trumpet | $3.00 | |
| Wind Storm: 1st F Horn | $3.00 | |
| Wind Storm: 1st Trombone | $3.00 | |
| Wind Storm: Baritone T.C. | $3.00 | |
| Wind Storm: Tuba | $3.00 | |
| Wind Storm: Xylophone | $3.00 | |
| Wind Storm: 1st Percussion | $3.00 | |
| Wind Storm: 2nd Percussion | $3.00 | |
| Wind Storm: Timpani | $3.00 | |
| Wind Storm: Piano Accompaniment | $3.00 |
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Description
In early December 2011, a powerful wind storm passed through Southern California, leaving thousands without electricity and severe damage to many mature trees. Written during this event, this piece uses sharply syncopated rhythms, the key of C minor and prominent percussion to convey the mood that prevailed during the storm. As is always the case, calm, clear weather returned and the lyrical slow section in E-flat major brings that to mind. Accent on Achievement users will recognize the chorale in bars 49--56 as a variation of the B-flat chorale that appears on page 44 of Book 1. (3:45)
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Additional Details
Series:
Accent on Achievement
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
124
SKU:
00-PK-0005058
More about this title
About the Composer: John O'Reilly
John O'Reilly is a prolific composer and arranger who has shaped concert band and orchestra pedagogy for decades through the Accent on Achievement series. His work balances accessibility with musical substance, creating pieces that engage young musicians while respecting their developing abilities.
Why we love this
Wind Storm captures a real moment in time and translates it into music that young bands can play with genuine dramatic impact. The syncopated rhythms and percussion writing give student musicians concrete, engaging material to sink their teeth into, and the connection to Accent on Achievement Book 1 makes it feel like a natural extension of what students already know.
What to expect
The opening crashes with sharp, jagged rhythms that evoke the chaos and power of a storm in full force. As the piece progresses into the E-flat major section, the texture smooths and opens into a genuinely beautiful respite, making the musical transformation feel earned and satisfying.
Who it's for
Beginning to early intermediate concert bands ready to tackle programmatic writing with syncopated energy. This piece works especially well for programs using Accent on Achievement, since students will recognize and appreciate the connection to their foundational repertoire.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock in the syncopated rhythms early in sectional rehearsals; mark the attacks clearly so all sections land together during the stormy opening.
- Shape the E-flat major slow section with careful attention to phrase direction and breath placement; this lyrical section needs musicality to feel like genuine weather clearing.
- Balance the prominent percussion parts so they drive the piece without overwhelming the harmonic color underneath, especially in the opening C minor section.
- Highlight the chorale variation (bars 49-56) for students who know Accent on Achievement Book 1; this moment of recognition reinforces their musical growth.
How to use it
Wind Storm is ideal for a concert celebrating nature, weather, or resilience, and its 3:45 duration makes it a perfect standalone or paired selection. The programmatic narrative gives young musicians context for their playing, making rehearsals feel purposeful beyond technique alone.
Skills your students will build
- Reading and executing sharply syncopated rhythms across multiple parts
- Balancing and blending a prominent percussion section with the full band
- Performing key modulation from C minor to E-flat major with musical contrast
- Shaping lyrical phrases with direction and vocal quality
- Connecting repertoire across different learning resources (linking to Accent on Achievement Book 1)