Bad Girls: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
As Performed by Donna Summer
Words and music by Joe "Beans" Esposito, Eddie Hokenson, Bruce Sudano, and Donna Summer / arr. Victor López
Grade: 2 (Easy)
Item: 00-PK-0005597
$60.00
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Description
Finally! In tribute to Donna Summer, the bad boys get to meet the bad girls in a dynamic dance-craze arrangement that will knock your socks off and have everyone dancing in no time. May the "Bad Girls" win! Extremely playable and with much of the original flavor, this arrangement will definitely be the most requested piece in your band repertoire. Beep Beep! (3:00)
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Additional Details
Series:
Pop Young Band
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
210
SKU:
00-PK-0005597
More about this title
About the Composer: Joe "Beans" Esposito
Joe "Beans" Esposito co-wrote "Bad Girls" alongside Donna Summer, Eddie Hokenson, and Bruce Sudano, helping shape one of the defining disco-funk anthems of the late 1970s. His work on this track exemplifies the collaborative songwriting that made that era's dance music so infectious and enduring.
Why we love this
Victor López's arrangement captures the swagger and groove of the original without overwhelming younger bands. The orchestration sits perfectly at Grade 2, giving every section memorable moments while the infectious disco-funk pocket keeps rehearsals energized and performances unforgettable.
What to expect
Infectious and propulsive. The arrangement pulses with disco-funk energy, moving from tight, syncopated grooves to moments of call-and-response sparkle. It's a piece that makes players want to move and audiences want to join in.
Who it's for
Young concert bands and intermediate groups looking for a piece that teaches solid musicianship while guaranteeing audience engagement. This works equally well for bands seeking high-energy contest material or a crowd-pleasing concert closer.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock the kick drum and bass line together from the first rehearsal. That foundation makes everything else fall into place and gives the band the confidence to commit to the groove.
- Emphasize the syncopated hits in the saxes and brass; they're what give this arrangement its signature punch and should sit on top of the rhythm section with precision.
- Keep the tempo steady and slightly pushed. The chart thrives on forward momentum, so resist the urge to lay back even when the parts feel comfortable.
- Balance the melody and counter-melody layers in the woodwinds. Both lines matter, and clarity here prevents the middle section from muddying.
How to use it
Program this as a concert closer or centerpiece when you need to shift the energy and leave audiences on their feet. It pairs well alongside other contemporary pop or funk charts, and its three-minute runtime fits neatly into most concert formats.
Skills your students will build
- Locking syncopated rhythms with a steady pulse
- Balancing groove-oriented playing with articulation and precision
- Managing tempo control in uptempo funk-based styles
- Ensemble blend across multiple counter-melodic lines
- Responding to dynamic contrast and sectional interplay