Boogie Shoes: Marching Band Conductor Score & Parts

Paul Murtha captures the groove and energy of this era without overcomplicating the arrangement, making it accessible for Grade 3 bands while keeping the funk intact. The combination of tight brass riffs and a dedicated percussion moment gives your ensemble a chance to lock in together, and the disco-funk foundation sits naturally on the marching field or in stands.

Groovy and confident. The disco funk foundation pulls audiences in immediately, while the brass riffs and percussion work create the kind of forward-moving energy that makes marchers stand taller and musicians lean into their parts. It's the sound of celebration wrapped in a tight, professional arrangement.

Grade 3 marching bands looking to program something with immediate crowd appeal and genuine groove. This arrangement works for bands seeking contemporary pop repertoire that doesn't sacrifice musicianship or precision.

• Land the brass riffs with precision and punch; these rhythmic figures need to feel locked and intentional, not rushed or sloppy.
• Give the percussion break room to breathe and shine. This is their moment to drive the groove forward, so reserve your energy before it arrives.
• Lean into the syncopation without losing the underlying pulse. Students should feel the steady beat beneath the funkier subdivisions.
• Match the articulation across all sections during the unison passages. Consistency in tongue and release makes these moments sparkle.

Open a second half with this to reset the energy after a slower ballad, or use it as your closer if you want the crowd on their feet. The style and era also pair well alongside other '70s and '80s pop classics if you're building a thematic program.

• Locking syncopated rhythms across sections
• Executing brass riff articulation with clarity and consistency
• Maintaining groove and pocket while reading syncopated parts
• Balancing percussion texture within the full ensemble sound