Animal: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
As performed by Neon Trees
Words and music by Tim Pagnotta, Tyler Glenn, Branden Campbell, Elaine Doty, and Christopher Allen / arr. Reid Thomas
Grade: 2 (Easy)
Item: 00-PK-0004583
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Description
The Neon Trees were introduced to listeners by their pop and rock grooves with their lead single "Animal." The song was a No. 5 hit on the Billboard Rock Charts. It's sure to be a hit with your students and audience alike!
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Additional Details
Series:
Hot Pop Band
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
124
SKU:
00-PK-0004583
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About the Composer: Tim Pagnotta
Tim Pagnotta has built a career as a composer and producer working across pop and rock contexts. His ability to craft accessible arrangements that maintain the energy of contemporary hits makes him a natural fit for concert band literature aimed at younger ensembles.
Why we love this
This arrangement captures the infectious momentum of "Animal" without sacrificing playability at the Grade 2 level. Your band gets to perform a track students actually know and care about, which transforms rehearsal motivation and concert attendance in ways that traditional repertoire rarely achieves.
What to expect
Energetic and propulsive, with the kind of driving rhythmic momentum that makes young musicians want to lock in and play tightly. The arrangement respects the original's pop-rock identity while keeping the technical demands manageable so every section can feel the song's vitality rather than struggle through it.
Who it's for
Grade 2 concert bands ready to engage students with contemporary material that feels relevant to their lives. This works equally well for ensembles seeking a confidence builder or a crowd-pleasing concert closer that connects with family audiences.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock the rhythmic pocket between your percussion and low brass sections; the groove lives in their precision, not in rushing the eighth-note patterns.
- Emphasize the call-and-response moments between woodwinds and brass to highlight the song's structural energy and keep phrasing conversational.
- Balance the lead melodic voices so they punch through without overwhelming the texture; this is a rock tune, but it still needs clarity for younger players.
- Use your recorded accompaniment or click track to anchor the tempo and prevent the ensemble from drifting as enthusiasm builds through climactic sections.
How to use it
Pair this with one acoustic or softer selection to create dynamic contrast on a concert program. It's also an excellent choice for pep rallies, school assemblies, or community events where your audience walks in already familiar with the tune.
Skills your students will build
- Maintaining consistent groove and rhythmic precision in syncopated figures
- Balance and blend in pop-rock textures with simultaneous melodic and rhythmic lines
- Articulation clarity in staccato and legato sections that define contemporary style
- Reading and executing simple but energetic dynamic shapes across the band