All About That Bass: Marching Band Conductor Score & Parts
As performed by Meghan Trainor / Arranged by Ishbah Cox
Grade: 2
Item: 35-PK00307510
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Taking the country by storm, Meghan Trainor's mega hit features a bass line groove in a medium tempo doo-wop style. A great tune for the stands or dance feature.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00307510
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About the Artist: Meghan Trainor
Meghan Trainor burst onto the pop landscape in the early 2010s with a distinctive retro sensibility, drawing inspiration from doo-wop, R&B, and 1950s vocal styles. Her breakout hit "All About That Bass" became a cultural phenomenon, reaching number one globally and establishing her as a songwriter and vocalist with a gift for creating infectious, groove-based pop songs that feel both modern and timeless.
For music educators, Trainor's work represents an exciting bridge between contemporary pop culture and musical tradition. Her reliance on strong rhythmic foundations, classic harmonic progressions, and playful vocal arrangements makes her music accessible yet musically substantive for student performers.
Why we love this
Ishbah Cox's arrangement captures everything that made the original so engaging: that irresistible bass line groove sits front and center, giving your ensemble something incredibly fun to lock into. At Grade 2, this is sophisticated enough to teach real ensemble concepts (rhythm section cohesion, style interpretation, dynamic control) without overwhelming student musicians.
What to expect
Smooth, swaying, and effortlessly groovy. The doo-wop foundation creates a warm, almost nostalgic quality, while the medium tempo and driving bass line keep everything moving forward with confidence. It's the kind of piece where students feel cool playing it.
Who it's for
Directors programming pop music for marching band or looking for Grade 2 repertoire that genuinely excites students. This arrangement works for competitive circuits, football halftime shows, and concert settings where you want to connect with audiences beyond traditional band repertoire.
How to get the most out of it
- Nail the pocket early. This piece lives and dies by the steadiness of the bass line, so isolate your low brass and percussion to establish that groove before adding layers.
- Balance the doo-wop aesthetic with modern energy. The style is retro, but Trainor's original never feels precious or overly nostalgic; keep the tempo crisp and the articulation clean.
- Let dynamics tell the story. Medium tempo works best when you're shaping phrases with intention rather than playing it safe at a consistent volume.
- Encourage the visual component. If your program calls for a dance feature, rehearse the marching and playing separately, then integrate them only once both are secure.
How to use it
Slot this into the second or third movement of a marching show for maximum impact on audiences. It also pairs beautifully in a concert setting alongside other contemporary pop arrangements, serving as a crowd-pleasing centerpiece without disrupting the flow of more classical selections.
Skills your students will build
- Locking rhythm section parts in a groove context
- Interpreting style indicators in contemporary music
- Balancing melody and accompaniment texture
- Sustaining steady tempos in doo-wop and R&B styles
- Articulation and phrasing in pop idioms