Carl Fischer Valley of Shadows - Benton - Concert Band - Gr. 1

Author/Composer:

BENTON, LEANDRE

Instrumentation:

CONCERT BAND

Genre:

FESTIVAL

Grade/Level:

1.5

Model #:

BPS153

Composer: LeAndre Benton
Format: Score and Parts
Instrumentation: Concert Band
Level: 1

Starting strong with a simple melody and active percussion, this piece about the adventure of walking through a scary forested valley introduces programmatic music to students in a fun and entertaining way. Along the journey, they will encounter a snake represented by a ratchet and contemporary techniques like dissonance, shouting, and clapping. With active percussion and plenty of rhythmic challenges this piece, is appropriate for a 2nd year concert or advanced first year band.