Already Gone: Marching Band Conductor Score & Parts

$53.00 USD

Already Gone: Marching Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Already Gone: Marching Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-42095
Price: 53.00 USD
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As Recorded by the Eagles

Words and music by Jack Tempchin and Robb Strandlund [Eagles] / arr. Doug Adams

Grade: 2 (Easy)

Item: 00-42095

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Have a rockin' good time with this timeless hit by the Eagles. It's perfect for field, stands, or pep band use. Another winner from veteran arranger Doug Adams! (1:45)

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Series: Easy Pops for Marching Band

Publisher: Alfred Music

UPC: 038081478937

SKU: 00-42095

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About the Composer: Jack Tempchin

Jack Tempchin co-wrote "Already Gone" with Robb Strandlund for the Eagles' 1974 album "On the Border." The song became a staple of rock radio and remains one of the band's signature pieces. Tempchin's songwriting career spans decades, with credits across rock, country, and pop genres that have made their way into countless performance settings.

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Why we love this

Doug Adams captures the infectious energy of this rock classic without sacrificing the accessibility that Grade 2 bands need. The arrangement holds true to the song's recognizable melody and groove while distributing parts intelligently across your instrumentation, making it a piece your students will actually want to play.

What to expect

The piece channels the laid-back confidence of the original recording: a swaggering rock groove with infectious melodic hooks that stick in listeners' heads. At 1:45, it moves with purpose and energy, building momentum while maintaining the cool, unfussy attitude that made the Eagles' arrangement work so well.

Who it's for

Marching bands of all experience levels at the Grade 2 level will find this piece rewarding. Directors looking for a crowd-pleasing selection that engages both students and audiences without excessive technical demands will find a ready solution here.

How to get the most out of it

Lock the rhythm section (percussion and low brass) into a tight, confident groove; this tune lives on pocket and forward motion, not precision alone.
Bring out the melody through your upper woodwinds and trumpets without letting it overpower the rhythmic foundation underneath.
Let the percussion drive the energy, especially during transitions, and resist the urge to slow down in the middle section.
Keep articulation clean and consistent across all sections so the rock feel stays cohesive rather than scattered.

How to use it

This works equally well as a pep band feature, a halftime opener that gets the crowd moving, or a strong encore that sends audiences home happy. Its accessibility and recognizability make it ideal for football games, basketball pep rallies, or any performance where you want immediate engagement from your audience.