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Critical Impact: Full Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts

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Critical Impact: Full Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts

for Full Orchestra or Symphonic Band

By Brian Balmages

Grade: 2

Item: 00-51962

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The dual meaning of this title embodies the aggressive, powerful nature of the music while also recognizing the critical impact that arts programs have on students and local communities. The ultimate in performance flexibility, this work by Brian Balmages is performable with traditional full orchestra instrumentation, concert band alone, or band and strings combined! (2:30)
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Series: MakeMusic Full Orchestra
Publisher: MakeMusic Publications
ISBN10: 1-4706-7132-8
ISBN13: 978-1-4706-7132-7
UPC: 038081593012
SKU: 00-51962
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All Parts for “Critical Impact” — Full Orchestra

This Grade: 2 Full Orchestra arrangement by Brian Balmages ships as printed sheet music with a conductor score and a complete set of parts. Every individual part is also available as a separate PDF digital download.

Need the whole chart? The Conductor Score & Parts includes the score plus all 28 parts (quantities vary by section). Buying a full ensemble is cheaper as a set than part-by-part.
Composer Brian Balmages
Grade / Level Grade: 2
Ensemble Full Orchestra
Individual Parts 28

Frequently asked questions

What instruments are included in “Critical Impact”?

This Full Orchestra arrangement includes 28 individual parts: Flute, Oboe, Bassoon, 1st B-flat Clarinet, 2nd B-flat Clarinet, B-flat Bass Clarinet, E-flat Alto Saxophone, 2nd E-flat Alto Saxophone, B-flat Tenor Saxophone, E-flat Baritone Saxophone, 1st B-flat Trumpet, 2nd B-flat Trumpet, 1st F Horn, 1st Trombone, Baritone B.C., Baritone T.C., Tuba, 1st Violin, 2nd Violin, 3rd Violin (Viola [TC]), Viola, Cello, String Bass, Timpani, Bells, Marimba, 1st Percussion, 2nd Percussion.

Can I buy a single instrument part instead of the full set?

Yes. Every individual instrument part is available as a separate PDF download for $3.00. This is perfect for replacing a misplaced page or adding extra stands for your section without purchasing the complete set.

What grade level is “Critical Impact”?

“Critical Impact” is rated Grade: 2, written for Full Orchestra.

How many copies of each part come with the full set?

The full set includes the following quantities:

Part Copies
Flute 8
Oboe 2
Bassoon 2
1st B-flat Clarinet 5
2nd B-flat Clarinet 5
B-flat Bass Clarinet 2
E-flat Alto Saxophone 2
2nd E-flat Alto Saxophone 2
B-flat Tenor Saxophone 2
E-flat Baritone Saxophone 2
1st B-flat Trumpet 4
2nd B-flat Trumpet 4
1st F Horn 4
1st Trombone 4
Baritone B.C. 2
Baritone T.C. 2
Tuba 4
1st Violin 8
2nd Violin 8
3rd Violin (Viola [TC]) 5
Viola 5
Cello 5
String Bass 5
Timpani 1
Bells 2
Marimba 2
1st Percussion 2
2nd Percussion 2
How are the parts delivered?

Individual parts are available as instant PDF downloads that you can print as many times as you need. The complete set (Critical Impact: Full Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts) includes the conductor score and all parts as PDF downloads.

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@JvCarter YouTube

My favorite piece in band we combined with the orchestra to play it the first time we practiced together it was different just crazy

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@ElizabethMcDaniel-y4p YouTube

I play the Viola and we're playing this song for the finale of our spring orchestra!!! I'm soooo excited!! Cause the part where it gets slow is a Viola "solo"!!!!!

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@ErikaHonsinger YouTube

We are playing this in band now and our director makes us play at 178 tempo

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@RightyBroFR YouTube

Playing this in a youth symphony tomorrow :) (I'm a cellist) Edit: Went well.

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