Rhythm of the Winds: Concert Band Conductor Score
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Rhythm of the Winds: Concert Band Conductor Score
By Frank Erickson
Grade: 4 (Medium)
Item: 00-BD00366C
$12.00
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Description
What a great interplay of rhythms! History will remember this work as one of the most played concert and contest pieces of all time. The alternation of two rhythms---one syncopated and the other an after-beat pattern---form the rhythmic foundation for the work's theme. This rhythmic pattern has become a staple for many contemporary band compositions. It's just as classy as it is classic! (5:15) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
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Complete Instrumentation
All Parts for “Rhythm of the Winds” — Concert Band
This Grade: 4 (Medium) Concert Band arrangement by Frank Erickson 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.
Composer
Frank Erickson
Grade / Level
Grade: 4 (Medium)
Ensemble
Concert Band
Individual Parts
45 + Score
Woodwinds 16 parts
Piccolo$3.00
Individual part · PDF
Flute$3.00
Individual part · PDF
Oboe$3.00
Individual part · PDF
2nd Oboe$3.00
Individual part · PDF
Bassoon$3.00
Individual part · PDF
2nd Bassoon$3.00
Individual part · PDF
E-flat Soprano Clarinet$3.00
Individual part · PDF
1st B-flat Clarinet$3.00
Individual part · PDF
2nd B-flat Clarinet$3.00
Individual part · PDF
3rd B-flat Clarinet$3.00
Individual part · PDF
E-flat Alto Clarinet$3.00
Individual part · PDF
B-flat Bass Clarinet$3.00
Individual part · PDF
E-flat Alto Saxophone$3.00
Individual part · PDF
2nd E-flat Alto Saxophone$3.00
Individual part · PDF
B-flat Tenor Saxophone$3.00
Individual part · PDF
E-flat Baritone Saxophone$3.00
Individual part · PDF
Brass 26 parts
1st B-flat Cornet$3.00
Individual part · PDF
2nd B-flat Cornet$3.00
Individual part · PDF
3rd B-flat Cornet$3.00
Individual part · PDF
1st F Horn$3.00
Individual part · PDF
2nd F Horn$3.00
Individual part · PDF
3rd & 4th F Horns$3.00
Individual part · PDF
1st Trombone$3.00
Individual part · PDF
2nd Trombone$3.00
Individual part · PDF
3rd Trombone$3.00
Individual part · PDF
Baritone B.C.$3.00
Individual part · PDF
Baritone T.C.$3.00
Individual part · PDF
Tuba$3.00
Individual part · PDF
(wp) 3rd & 4th Horns in E-flat$3.00
Individual part · PDF
(wp) 1st Horn in E-flat$3.00
Individual part · PDF
(wp) 2nd Horn in E-flat$3.00
Individual part · PDF
(wp) 1st B-flat Trombone B.C.$3.00
Individual part · PDF
(wp) 1st B-flat Trombone T.C.$3.00
Individual part · PDF
(wp) 2nd B-flat Trombone B.C.$3.00
Individual part · PDF
(wp) 2nd B-flat Trombone T.C.$3.00
Individual part · PDF
(wp) 3rd B-flat Trombone B.C.$3.00
Individual part · PDF
(wp) 3rd B-flat Trombone T.C.$3.00
Individual part · PDF
(wp) B-flat Baritone B.C.$3.00
Individual part · PDF
(wp) B-flat Tuba B.C.$3.00
Individual part · PDF
(wp) B-flat Tuba T.C.$3.00
Individual part · PDF
(wp) E-flat Tuba B.C.$3.00
Individual part · PDF
(wp) E-flat Tuba T.C.$3.00
Individual part · PDF
Strings 1 part
Percussion 2 parts
Frequently asked questions
What instruments are included in “Rhythm of the Winds”?
This Concert Band arrangement includes 45 individual parts: Piccolo, Flute, Oboe, 2nd Oboe, Bassoon, 2nd Bassoon, E-flat Soprano Clarinet, 1st B-flat Clarinet, 2nd B-flat Clarinet, 3rd B-flat Clarinet, E-flat Alto 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 Cornet, 2nd B-flat Cornet, 3rd B-flat Cornet, 1st F Horn, 2nd F Horn, 3rd & 4th F Horns, 1st Trombone, 2nd Trombone, 3rd Trombone, Baritone B.C., Baritone T.C., Tuba, (wp) 3rd & 4th Horns in E-flat, (wp) 1st Horn in E-flat, (wp) 2nd Horn in E-flat, (wp) 1st B-flat Trombone B.C., (wp) 1st B-flat Trombone T.C., (wp) 2nd B-flat Trombone B.C., (wp) 2nd B-flat Trombone T.C., (wp) 3rd B-flat Trombone B.C., (wp) 3rd B-flat Trombone T.C., (wp) B-flat Baritone B.C., (wp) B-flat Tuba B.C., (wp) B-flat Tuba T.C., (wp) E-flat Tuba B.C., (wp) E-flat Tuba T.C., String Bass, Timpani, 1st Percussion. A conductor score is also available separately.
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 “Rhythm of the Winds”?
“Rhythm of the Winds” is rated Grade: 4 (Medium), written for Concert Band.
How many copies of each part come with the full set?
The full set includes the following quantities:
| Part | Copies |
|---|---|
| Conductor Score | 1 |
| Piccolo | 1 |
| Flute | 6 |
| Oboe | 1 |
| 2nd Oboe | 1 |
| Bassoon | 1 |
| 2nd Bassoon | 1 |
| E-flat Soprano Clarinet | 1 |
| 1st B-flat Clarinet | 3 |
| 2nd B-flat Clarinet | 3 |
| 3rd B-flat Clarinet | 3 |
| E-flat Alto Clarinet | 1 |
| B-flat Bass Clarinet | 2 |
| E-flat Alto Saxophone | 2 |
| 2nd E-flat Alto Saxophone | 2 |
| B-flat Tenor Saxophone | 1 |
| E-flat Baritone Saxophone | 1 |
| 1st B-flat Cornet | 3 |
| 2nd B-flat Cornet | 3 |
| 3rd B-flat Cornet | 3 |
| 1st F Horn | 1 |
| 2nd F Horn | 1 |
| 3rd & 4th F Horns | 2 |
| 1st Trombone | 2 |
| 2nd Trombone | 2 |
| 3rd Trombone | 2 |
| Baritone B.C. | 2 |
| Baritone T.C. | 1 |
| Tuba | 4 |
| (wp) 3rd & 4th Horns in E-flat | 1 |
| (wp) 1st Horn in E-flat | 1 |
| (wp) 2nd Horn in E-flat | 1 |
| (wp) 1st B-flat Trombone B.C. | 1 |
| (wp) 1st B-flat Trombone T.C. | 1 |
| (wp) 2nd B-flat Trombone B.C. | 1 |
| (wp) 2nd B-flat Trombone T.C. | 1 |
| (wp) 3rd B-flat Trombone B.C. | 1 |
| (wp) 3rd B-flat Trombone T.C. | 1 |
| (wp) B-flat Baritone B.C. | 1 |
| (wp) B-flat Tuba B.C. | 1 |
| (wp) B-flat Tuba T.C. | 1 |
| (wp) E-flat Tuba B.C. | 1 |
| (wp) E-flat Tuba T.C. | 1 |
| String Bass | 1 |
| Timpani | 1 |
| 1st Percussion | 3 |
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 (Rhythm of the Winds: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts) includes the conductor score and all parts as PDF downloads.
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I had a substitute teacher who looked at this music and laughed. Apparently he used to play this when he was in school and at all the festivals, Frank Erickson would actually come and listen to his own music :D
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I'm a 9th grader and we played this for our winter concert. We struggled but pulled through.
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Played this 3 and a half years ago during my 9th grade year. My favorite year of high school marching band and band in general. This song brings back those memories and how fun life was.
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Played this when in ninth grade along with Erickson's magnum opus, Blue Ridge Overture. Good memories from a horn in F player.... Edit: Star Wars section.... I remember thinking that when we played it, but this piece was composed in 1964..... Maybe it's Star Wars that has a Rhythm of the Winds section.....
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I played this at graduation for seniors for 3 years.
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My younger brother played this his senior year. That concert made the top rating in UIL, division 1.
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Wow memories. We played this as incoming freshmen during summer band.
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This piece was my first concert piece for the very first concert I played in junior high school in 1966. I have loved it ever since and am genuinely shocked, surprised and totally delighted that it still exists!!! I'm going to try and get my concert bandmaster to buy it or I'll buy it myself, and see if I could get him to play it as a light piece in one of our concerts.
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We chose the songs we wanted for our graduation in 1974 from BDHS in Nokesville, VA. We chose this and Man of La Mancha! Love this song! Long live the flute section!
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My high school band played this for a national competition though at the time our teacher thought it was a low level 3, we were performing at level 2, so the judges were fairly impressed with the fact that it was somewhat coherent. For context, our other pieces were Rhythm Stand and Suite for a Band of Players, so a fair bit more complicated.
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We went to State on this, 1985. This and Pageant.
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