Any Way You Want It: Marching Band Conductor Score

Jerry Burns captures the track's anthem quality without overcomplicating the parts, meaning your band gets a full, energetic sound even early in the season. The arrangement respects the original's hook while staying true to what a young marching ensemble can deliver convincingly. You'll hear instant polish from your students because the song does half the work for you.

Confident and driving, with the swagger of a classic rock anthem translated into the marching field. The full ensemble sound creates that stadium-ready feeling even at Grade 1.5 difficulty.

Bands with limited rehearsal time before their first performance will appreciate how efficiently this chart comes together. High school marching ensembles at any competitive or non-competitive level will connect with the material and respond eagerly to the arrangement.

• Balance the lead melody across your woodwinds and brass so the signature hook cuts through without overshadowing the harmonic foundation that makes this chart sound full.
• Lock the kick drum pattern to the hi-hat cymbal rhythm; this rhythm section groove is what sells the rock feel to an audience.
• Keep the tempo steady at the marked pace. Resist the urge to rush during the energetic sections; the arrangement's power comes from the precision of the pulse, not the speed.

Open a summer or early-season concert with this to grab attention immediately and set an energetic tone. It pairs well with a mix of traditional marching repertoire, offering a bridge between classical fundamentals and popular music that families in the audience know by heart.

• Sustaining a steady rock groove while maintaining musical line
• Balancing melody and accompaniment in a multi-part rock arrangement
• Identifying and executing kick drum and cymbal patterns that anchor rhythm section texture
• Marching to a consistent tempo without rubato or pushing the beat