Any Way You Want It: Marching Band Conductor Score & Parts
Words and music by Neal Schon and Steve Perry [Journey] / arr. Ralph Ford
Grade: 3
Item: 00-PK-0007897
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Description
The classic hit from the rock band Journey gets a fresh treatment in this great chart from Ralph Ford. This arrangement is big, fat, and full-sounding, but will come together in rehearsal quickly. (1:10)
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Additional Details
Series:
Mega Sounds for Marching Band
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
110
SKU:
00-PK-0007897
More about this title
About the Composer: Neal Schon
Neal Schon founded Journey in 1973 and served as the band's lead guitarist and primary songwriter throughout their rise to stadium rock prominence in the late 1970s and 1980s. His compositions shaped the sound of arena rock and remain central to music education repertoire, particularly in arrangements that expose students to the harmonic language and melodic sensibilities of one of rock's most commercially successful acts.
Why we love this
Ralph Ford's arrangement captures the anthemic energy of this Journey staple without requiring virtuosic chops from your section leaders. The Grade 3 scoring stays true to the original's power while building quickly in rehearsal, which means you can program a recognizable crowd-pleaser that doesn't consume weeks of sectional time.
What to expect
The arrangement radiates the arena rock confidence of the original, with thick harmonic textures and driving rhythms that feel muscular and performed rather than cerebral. Your band will feel the satisfaction of executing a well-known song with authority, even at this approachable grade level.
Who it's for
Marching bands seeking accessible pop repertoire with immediate audience appeal. This works equally well for programs introducing rock and contemporary music to classical-focused ensembles, and for groups looking to build confidence on a recognizable hit without extended rehearsal demands.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the melody across sections rather than isolating it in one voice; the arrangement's fullness comes from distributing the hook across multiple parts simultaneously
- Lock the rhythmic unison moments (the signature riff figures) with precision; these are the features that make the tune instantly recognizable to audiences
- Shape the dynamics through the arrangement's peaks and valleys; resisting the temptation to play at full volume throughout preserves impact for the actual climactic sections
- Use the 1:10 runtime as your structural anchor and plan breath breaks during the original song's natural pauses to keep the phrasing conversational
How to use it
Feature this in a pop or rock-themed concert set, or use it as an opener to establish energy and audience connection early in a mixed-repertoire program. The quick rehearsal timeline makes it ideal for late-season programming or as a crowd-warmer before more technically demanding pieces.
Skills your students will build
- Playing rhythmically precise unison passages with multiple sections
- Balancing individual parts within a full harmonic texture
- Phrasing and dynamics in rock and pop idioms
- Reading and executing contemporary chart notation