Birthday: Marching Band Conductor Score & Parts
As Recorded by Katy Perry
Words and music by Katy Perry, Bonnie McKee, Max Martin, Lukasz Gottwald, and Henry Walter / arr. Doug Adams
Grade: 2 (Easy)
Item: 00-PK-0006714
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Description
Here is the infectious disco-pop hit from Katy Perry in a solidly scored chart. This fun arrangement by Doug Adams has lots of rhythmic drive, and it's perfect for the stands or pep band. A must-have chart for this fall! (2:00)
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Additional Details
Series:
Easy Pops for Marching Band
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
134
SKU:
00-PK-0006714
More about this title
About the Composer: Katy Perry
Katy Perry emerged as a major pop songwriter and performer in the late 2000s, with a gift for crafting instantly memorable hooks and high-energy production. Her work across pop, dance, and rock styles has made her one of the most commercially successful recording artists of her generation, with numerous platinum certifications across multiple albums and singles.
Why we love this
This arrangement captures the relentless rhythmic momentum and infectious melodic hook that made the original a chart-dominator, while staying completely manageable for Grade 2 ensembles. Doug Adams has distributed the material thoughtfully across the sections, so every player gets something engaging to play without muddying the clarity of the piece. It's the rare pop arrangement that feels fun to rehearse and equally fun to perform, making it an ideal choice for pep band appearances, halftime shows, or concert setlists where you need immediate energy and audience connection.
What to expect
This piece pulses with unstoppable forward momentum and infectious joy. The steady disco groove underneath bright melodic hooks creates an irresistible energy that carries players and listeners along together.
Who it's for
Marching bands at all skill levels will find this accessible and rewarding. It works equally well for programs building their sound in early fall or for established ensembles looking for high-impact repertoire that connects immediately with audiences.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock the kick drum, snare, and bass line together first. The rhythmic drive of this piece depends entirely on the precision of the rhythm section; once they're locked, the melody and harmony sections will fall into place naturally.
- Emphasize the syncopated passages in the upper woodwinds and brass. These syncopations are what give the piece its disco-pop character; slight rushing or dragging here will flatten the energy.
- Balance the melody against the counter-rhythms in the inner voices. This arrangement has layered parts that create texture, but the main hook needs to cut through clearly.
- Keep articulations crisp and uniform across like instruments. The disco-pop feel relies on tight, articulate attacks rather than legato phrasing.
How to use it
Program this for pep band events, halftime shows, or pre-game performances where you want maximum audience engagement and player enthusiasm. It also works as a strong opener or closer in a fall concert, signaling to audiences that the ensemble is present, energized, and ready to entertain.
Skills your students will build
- Maintaining steady pulse and groove in a pop idiom
- Reading and executing syncopated rhythmic figures
- Balancing melody with counter-rhythmic accompaniment patterns
- Articulation control in disco-pop style (crisp, short attacks)