24K Magic: Marching Band Conductor Score & Parts
As Recorded by Bruno Mars
Words and music by Christopher Brody Brown, Bruno Mars, and Philip Lawrence / arr. Brian Scott
Grade: 3 (Medium)
Item: 00-PK-0008044
$60.00
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Description
The title track from the GRAMMY® Award-winning album by Bruno Mars also won a GRAMMY for record of the year in 2018. Reminiscent of the 80s R&B/funk sound, Brian Scott's hip arrangement is perfect for the stands or drill team performance.
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Additional Details
Series:
Mega Sounds for Marching Band
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
124
SKU:
00-PK-0008044
More about this title
Why we love this
Brian Scott's arrangement captures the infectious groove and sonic character of the original while adapting it intelligently for the marching field. The Grade 3 scoring makes this contemporary hit accessible to mid-level bands without sacrificing the funk foundation that made the track a cultural moment. Directors who want to program current music that actually engages students and audiences will find the 80s R&B/funk vocabulary here feels fresh on the field.
What to expect
Smooth, propulsive, and unmistakably retro. The 80s R&B DNA runs through every section, from the synth textures to the horn rhythms, creating that warm, polished funk groove that audiences immediately recognize and students enjoy performing.
Who it's for
Marching bands at the Grade 3 level looking to program popular music that connects with modern audiences. Directors who want their students to perform a recognizable track that won Grammy recognition and still develops musicianship through a sophisticated arrangement of contemporary R&B/funk.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock the rhythm section first. The synth bass line and hi-hat patterns drive everything; once percussion and low brass nail the pocket, everything else slots into place.
- Shape the horn stabs with precision. These are the melodic hooks listeners recognize, so clean articulation and controlled dynamics separate a good performance from a great one.
- Lean into the funk feel without rushing. The groove should breathe and swing slightly rather than sit rigidly on the grid.
- Balance the upper voices against the bass line. This arrangement trades on contrast between the thick low-end funk and the bright upper-register counterlines, so neither should overpower the other.
How to use it
Program this as a halftime closer or standalone set during a concert that highlights contemporary repertoire. Its accessibility and crowd appeal make it ideal for community engagement events or pep band appearances where you want to showcase modern arranging without abandoning the band's musical credibility.
Skills your students will build
- Funk and R&B rhythmic feel and articulation
- Syncopated rhythmic precision in ensemble
- Balancing solo/feature lines within a groove-based arrangement
- Reading and executing pop music idioms on traditional band instruments
- Phrase shaping in contemporary music contexts