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The Pit and the Pendulum: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

By Michael Story

Grade: 2 (Easy)

Item: 00-PK-0001485

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Inspired by Edgar Allen Poe's short story horror classic, The Pit and the Pendulum. The musical suggestion tracks the story-line, which is standard reading in schools. Significant contributions by your percussionists are clearly described in the notes to the conductor. A real audience pleaser! (3:01) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
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Series: Belwin Young Band
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 142
SKU: 00-PK-0001485
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All Parts for “The Pit and the Pendulum” — Concert Band

This Grade: 2 (Easy) Concert Band arrangement by Mike Story includes a conductor score and a complete set of digital parts. Every individual part below is available as a separate PDF 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 Mike Story
Grade / Level Grade: 2 (Easy)
Ensemble Concert Band
Individual Parts 28 + Score

Frequently asked questions

What instruments are included in “The Pit and the Pendulum”?

This Concert Band arrangement includes 28 individual parts: Flute, Oboe, Bassoon, 1st B-flat Clarinet, 2nd B-flat Clarinet, B-flat Bass Clarinet, 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 T.C., Baritone B.C., Tuba, (wp) 1st Horn in E-flat, (wp) 1st B-flat Trombone B.C., (wp) 1st 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., Mallets, 1st Percussion, 2nd Percussion, Timpani. 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 “The Pit and the Pendulum”?

“The Pit and the Pendulum” is rated Grade: 2 (Easy), 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
Flute 8
Oboe 2
Bassoon 2
1st B-flat Clarinet 4
2nd B-flat Clarinet 4
B-flat Bass Clarinet 2
E-flat Alto Saxophone 5
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 T.C. 2
Baritone B.C. 2
Tuba 4
(wp) 1st Horn in E-flat 1
(wp) 1st B-flat Trombone B.C. 1
(wp) 1st 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
Mallets 2
1st Percussion 2
2nd Percussion 3
Timpani 1
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 (The Pit and the Pendulum: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts) includes the conductor score and all parts as PDF downloads.

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Real reactions from the players, directors & students who love The Pit and the Pendulum.

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@brookewillis8873 YouTube

Played this song in all county within two days, I've fallen in love with the story :D

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@itzjstmia YouTube

I'm playing this song as a trumpet and I love my part

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@honeymust_ard YouTube

I remember playing this when I went to Band Camp after my 7th grade year. Hard to believe that was already 3 years ago before all of this pandemic crap…

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@SharkTheTitanOfAmazingStuff YouTube

Last month I played this for my 6th grade concert.

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@hookerscribble YouTube

I remember we did this for our 8th grade comp and I was first chair trumpet and was one of the three people actually really dedicated to band and had to carry the whole section on my back. My lips still haven't recovered and I'm going into my sophomore year.