Any Way You Want It: 1st B-flat Clarinet

Jerry Burns captures the swagger and drive of Journey's original without overcomplicating the parts, which means your band gets that big, confident rock sound after minimal rehearsal time. The arrangement respects what makes the song memorable while being genuinely playable at Grade 1.5, making it an ideal closer for a pops concert or football game.

Straightforward rock energy with a driving rhythm section and soaring melodic moments. The piece has the polish of a professional arrangement without the complexity, delivering that stadium-rock confidence in a format young musicians can actually execute.

Directors seeking accessible, recognizable repertoire that energizes students and audiences alike. This works for bands at the start of their marching season or those looking to build confidence with a crowd-pleasing hit that students already know.

• Lock the kick drum and bass line together in the first run-through; their groove is the foundation everything else sits on.
• Keep the brass section articulation clean and punchy rather than heavy, so the syncopation reads clearly.
• Balance the melody across multiple sections so no single part dominates; Journey's sound is built on layered voices supporting each other.
• Use the recorded accompaniment during early rehearsals to establish tempo and feel before drilling individual parts.

Program this as a season closer or homecoming game feature when you want the crowd on their feet. It also works well as a full-band finale in a mixed-style concert, positioned after more classical or serious selections to send the audience out energized.

• Rock groove and syncopation in simple meters
• Layered ensemble balance across multiple voice parts
• Articulation and style control in a contemporary idiom
• Reading and executing a chart from a professional arrangement