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'80s Soundtrax: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

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'80s Soundtrax: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

'80s Soundtrax: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Featuring: Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now / Words Get in the Way / If I Could Turn Back Time

Various / arr. Patrick Roszell

Grade: 2.5 (Easy to Medium Easy)

Item: 00-45797
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Big hair and big hits---the '80s had a sound of its own. '80s Soundtrax presents three big hits from the decade: Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now * Words Get in the Way * If I Could Turn Back Time. Put on your whitewashed jeans and grab your walkman for a stroll down memory lane! Featuring the works of Starship, Gloria Estefan with the Miami Sound Machine, and Cher. (4:30)

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Series: Pop Young Band
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 258
UPC: 038081523958
SKU: 00-45797

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Why we love this

Patrick Roszell captures the infectious energy and production polish of these three '80s anthems without sacrificing playability at Grade 2.5. The orchestration balances accessibility with genuine fun—your students will recognize these songs instantly, and that recognition fuels genuine engagement from the first rehearsal. These are the kinds of arrangements that remind bands why they joined in the first place.

What to expect

Pure '80s optimism and swagger. Synth-driven grooves, soaring melodies, and that unmistakable production sheen translate to the concert band stage with remarkable energy. You'll hear the drum machines in your percussion section, feel the shoulder-shrug confidence of the brass, and understand why millions of people loved these songs the first time around.

Who it's for

Concert bands at the Grade 2 to 2.5 level looking to program something students actually want to play. This works equally well for a first-year band seeking music with immediate appeal and a more experienced group wanting a high-energy opener or encore. Audiences of any age recognize these melodies instantly.

How to get the most out of it

  • Lock the rhythm section together on the synth bass lines and drum fills. These grooves sit at the heart of each song's identity, so precision in your low brass and percussion will elevate the entire sound.
  • Emphasize the unison passages in the woodwinds. Starship, Gloria Estefan, and Cher all built their hits on memorable melodic hooks—let those lines sing with clarity and blend.
  • Shape the phrasing around vocal rhythms even though this is an instrumental arrangement. Listen to the original recordings to internalize where singers breathe and emphasize; your band will sound more authentic as a result.
  • Keep the tempo steady and energetic throughout. These songs thrive on momentum, so don't let the tempo sag during transitions or modulation sections.

How to use it

Open a concert with this three-song medley to establish an upbeat, approachable tone and get your audience smiling before the first number ends. The 4 minute 30 second runtime makes it ideal for filling a programming slot without dominating a full concert. Pair it with a contrasting classical or contemporary piece to showcase your band's range.

Skills your students will build

  • Maintaining steady tempo and groove in pop idioms
  • Blending unison melodic lines across sections
  • Reading and executing synth-style bass lines and rhythmic figures
  • Balancing tuning in fast-moving harmonic passages
  • Responding to style-specific articulation and phrasing demands

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