Words and music by Amy Allen, Brody Brown, Philip Lawrence, Rosé, Bruno Mars, Rogét Chahayed, Omer Fedi, Henry Walter, Theron Thomas, Michael Chapman, and Nicky Chinn / arr. Mike Story
Catchy melodies and driving percussion highlight this huge hit from ROSÉ and Bruno Mars. Mike Story's fun arrangement is destined to be THE stands tune for this fall! (1:45)
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Series:Big & Easy
SKU:00-PC-0019543_SD
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About the Composer: Amy Allen
Amy Allen is a songwriter and composer whose work spans pop and commercial music. She has contributed to some of the biggest hits in contemporary music, bringing strong melodic sensibility and accessibility to every project.
Why we love this
APT. gives marching bands instant credibility on the field. The arrangement captures what made the original a streaming sensation—those catchy hooks and locked-in groove—while keeping the writing clean enough for Grade 2 ensembles to execute with confidence. Your students will actually want to play this.
What to expect
Instant, undeniable groove. The piece locks into a modern pop sensibility with driving percussion and memorable melodic lines that feel fresh on the field. Audiences recognize it immediately.
Who it's for
Marching bands at all experience levels looking for contemporary, accessible crowd-pleasers. Grade 2 ensembles will find the part writing manageable while still delivering the original's infectious energy.
How to get the most out of it
Lock the percussion section first. The driving rhythms are the backbone; once that's solid, the melodic voices will land with punch.
Balance the catchy melodies so they cut through the full band sound without forcing the upper voices. Let the arrangement do the work.
Keep the groove consistent throughout. This piece lives on rhythmic precision and pocket, not on pushing tempo for energy.
How to use it
This is your late-summer or early-fall opener. Program it early in the season when you want to build momentum and give your ensemble an immediate win. It works equally well as a opener or a closer in a mixed-repertoire show.
Skills your students will build
Executing contemporary pop/rock rhythmic figures
Maintaining consistent groove and pulse across ensemble sections
Balancing melody and accompaniment in modern idioms
