Rattlesnake! by Paul Lavender Concert Band - Sheet Music
By Paul LavenderPerformer Level (correlates with Book 1, p. 24) SSSSSSS....watch out for this dangerous varmint as the sound of its rattle travels throughout your band unseen! This clever novelty number for beginning bands will delight your players and keep the audience guessing. Dur: 1:30
Details
Summary
- Ensembles:
- Concert Band
- Composers:
- Paul Lavender
- Publishers:
- Hal Leonard
- Instrumentation:
- 1 - Baritone T.C. - 2 1 - Bb Bass Clarinet - 2 1 - Bb Clarinet - 12 1 - Bb Tenor Saxophone - 2 1 - Bb Trumpet - 10 1 - Eb Alto Clarinet - 1 1 - Eb Alto Saxophone - 4 1 - Eb Baritone Saxophone - 1 1 - F Horn - 4 1 - Flute - 8 8 - Full Score - 1 1 - Keyboard Percussion - 2 1 - Oboe - 2 1 - Percussion 1 - 4 1 - Percussion 2 - 2 1 - Trombone/Baritone B.C./Bassoon - 8 1 - Tuba - 4
- UPC:
- 073999340532
- Format:
- Score Set of Parts Score and Parts
- Item types:
- Physical
- Level:
- Beginning
- Artist:
- Paul Lavender
- Usages:
- School and Community
- Size:
- 9.0x12.0x0.33 inches
- Shipping Weight:
- 1.33 pounds
Detailed Description
SKU: HL.860950
Composed by Paul Lavender. Essential Elements Performer Level. Novelty. Score and parts (with online audio). Duration 90 seconds. Hal Leonard #860950. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.860950).UPC: 073999340532. 9.0x12.0x0.33 inches.
Performer Level (correlates with Book 1, p. 24) SSSSSSS....watch out for this dangerous varmint as the sound of its rattle travels throughout your band unseen! This clever novelty number for beginning bands will delight your players and keep the audience guessing. Dur: 1:30.
About Hal Leonard Essential Elements Band Method
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Song List
Rattlesnake!
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- Artists:
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- Ensemble:
- Concert Band
- Publisher:
- Hal Leonard
Ratings + Reviews
4.3 Rating
3 reviews
Anonymous
Dec 17, 2025
While not a traditional vocal accompaniment, "Rattlesnake!" showcases excellent collaborative writing for a beginning concert band. Paul Lavender uses the full instrumentation effectively to create a cohesive sound, where each section contributes to the overall "rattle" effect. It's a great tool for teaching young musicians how their individual parts weave into the collective ensemble texture and support the overall musical idea.
Anonymous
Dec 17, 2025
This "Rattlesnake!" piece is a solid pick for any beginning concert band performance. At a compact 90 seconds, it's a great "novelty" opener or interlude for school and community events. It's part of the Hal Leonard Essential Elements series, so you know it's practical and well-suited for developing ensembles. Quick to learn, easy to assemble, and always gets a smile from the audience.
Anonymous
Dec 17, 2025
Paul Lavender's "Rattlesnake!" is a fantastic addition for beginning concert bands. As a teacher, I appreciate how this Hal Leonard Essential Elements piece reinforces fundamental rhythms and ensemble reading skills. Its "Beginning" level makes it very accessible, and the clever "novelty" theme will surely engage young musicians, making rehearsals fun and productive. Highly recommended for school usage.
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