Ain't We Got Fun: Marching Band Conductor Score & Parts

Burns captures the nostalgic joy of this 1920s standard while writing parts that sit comfortably in the hands of developing players. A 1:19 arrangement means you get sophistication and style without the length that can exhaust young musicians on the field, and the full sound comes through regardless of your band's size.

Infectious and swinging, with the optimism that made this 1920s tune an instant classic. The arrangement has room for style and personality, giving your band the chance to deliver genuine musicality even as players focus on the fundamentals of their parts.

Directors of Grade 1.5 and Grade 2 marching bands who want a recognizable standard that plays well in any show or exhibition. This works equally well for programs prioritizing technique development and those needing crowd-pleasing material that doesn't overextend younger players.

• Balance the melody line carefully across sections; this tune benefits from clarity in the phrasing rather than volume. Let articulation do the work.
• Watch the forward motion in the tutti sections. Resist the urge to drag, especially where the harmony thickens.
• Mark dynamic changes early in rehearsal so players understand where the arrangement builds and recedes rather than playing at one volume throughout.

Open a show or halftime performance with this familiar tune; audiences connect immediately to the melody. It also works as a concert opener or closer for marching band exhibitions where you want something upbeat and historically grounded without demanding technical fireworks.

• Balancing melody and harmony in full ensemble textures
• Maintaining rhythmic integrity in swing feel passages
• Dynamic contrast and phrasing across a short, complete arrangement
• Section awareness and blend within marching band voicings