Any Way You Want It: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Michael Story's arrangement strips away nothing essential from the original hit while opening the door to any combination of beginning band players. The flexibility means you can use this with your exact instrumentation on day one, making it immediately playable and immediately satisfying for students who recognize the tune.

Energetic and triumphant, with the soaring melodic hook that made the original unforgettable. The arrangement breathes with the song's classic rock swagger while staying accessible enough for players still building fundamental technique.

Beginning band directors working with Grade 1 students who need repertoire that feels contemporary and engaging. This works equally well in a traditional concert band setting or as a bridge piece for students learning to balance ensemble blend with their instrument's voice.

• Keep the tempo steady and confident. The click track provided helps lock in the groove; use it in early rehearsals, then challenge students to feel the pulse without it.
• Balance the melody line so it cuts through the accompaniment. With flexible instrumentation, one section might carry the tune while others comp; make those roles clear in your rehearsal plan.
• Shape the dynamics to match the original's building energy. Start conversational in the verses and let the arrangement swell toward the chorus.

Open a pops concert with this piece to immediately connect with your audience and your student musicians. The recognizable melody and uplifting energy make it ideal for community events, spring concerts, or as a confidence builder early in the rehearsal season.

• Maintaining steady tempo in a rock groove
• Balancing melody and accompaniment roles
• Playing expressively within a Grade 1 technical range
• Reading and responding to dynamic shape across full phrases
• Ensemble blend in flexible instrumentation settings