Yellow Bird: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
As performed by Irving Burgie / Arranged by Diane Downs
Grade: 3
Item: 35-PK00295306
$35.00
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
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| Yellow Bird - Full Score | $6.00 | |
| Yellow Bird - Bells | $6.00 | |
| Yellow Bird - Vibes | $6.00 | |
| Yellow Bird - Xylophone | $6.00 | |
| Yellow Bird - Marimba | $6.00 | |
| Yellow Bird - Bass Marimba | $6.00 | |
| Yellow Bird - Cowbell | $6.00 | |
| Yellow Bird - Cabasa | $6.00 | |
| Yellow Bird - Timbales | $6.00 | |
| Yellow Bird - Bongos | $6.00 | |
| Yellow Bird - Congas | $6.00 | |
| Yellow Bird - Drum Set | $6.00 |
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Dur: 1:45
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00295306
More about this title
About the Artist: Irving Burgie
Irving Burgie is a prolific songwriter and composer whose catalog spans popular song, musical theater, and educational arrangements. His work as a tunesmith produced numerous standards that have become fixtures in American popular music, and his ability to craft memorable melodies with accessible harmonic language made him a natural fit for educational publishing.
Why we love this
This arrangement delivers instant musicality without requiring students to navigate complex voicings or extended techniques. The tune's infectious Caribbean flavor and the clarity of Diane Downs' orchestration give students something genuinely fun to perform while building solid fundamentals in ensemble balance and lyrical phrasing.
What to expect
Warm, unhurried, and genuinely inviting. Yellow Bird captures the spirit of a Caribbean breeze; it moves with ease and invites listeners into a relaxed, contented space.
Who it's for
Grade 3 bands looking for accessible, audience-friendly repertoire that still demands musical attention. This works equally well for community ensembles and young high school groups who need material that builds confidence without overwhelming technical demands.
How to get the most out of it
- Bring out the calypso feel by keeping the eighth note patterns light and bouncy; resist the urge to square off the rhythm.
- Balance the melody across sections so the singability of the tune comes through clearly; this piece lives or dies on whether the audience can hear what you're playing.
- Let the harmonic movement breathe by maintaining steady, conversational tempo; rushing will flatten the tropical charm.
How to use it
Program this early in a concert to set an upbeat tone, or pair it with other light, accessible works to create a pops-style segment. At under two minutes, it pairs naturally with another short piece to create a satisfying musical moment without dominating concert real estate.
Skills your students will build
- Maintaining steady, conversational tempo with Caribbean rhythmic character
- Balancing melodic and harmonic textures across a full band
- Executing clean articulation in repetitive eighth note figures
- Responding to dynamic and expressive direction within a simple harmonic framework