Born This Way: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
As performed by Lady Gaga
Words and music by Fernando Garibay, Stefani Germanotta, Jeppe Laursen, and Paul Blair / arr. Reid Thomas
Grade: 2 (Easy)
Item: 00-PK-0004587
$50.00
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Description
Born This Way, from pop music sensation Lady Gaga, is the first single off her new album of the same name. The song debuted at #1 on Billboard in 2011. The groove is infectious and is sure to entertain your students and audience alike!
Don't just read it, hear it, play along with it, and watch your students grow with it. In MakeMusic Cloud, Born This Way: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts comes alive with professional accompaniment, adjustable tempo, and built-in practice tools that turn solo practice into real progress.
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Additional Details
Series:
Hot Pop Band
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
126
SKU:
00-PK-0004587
More about this title
About the Composer: Fernando Garibay
Fernando Garibay is a producer and composer who has shaped the sound of contemporary pop music across multiple decades. His work spans film, television, and recording projects, with a particular gift for crafting accessible yet sophisticated arrangements that bridge popular music and broader musical contexts.
Why we love this
This arrangement captures the infectious energy that made the original a phenomenon while giving your band players material that sounds contemporary and relevant to their lives. The Grade 2 writing keeps the ensemble accessible without sacrificing the groove and momentum that make the tune instantly recognizable.
What to expect
Energetic and celebratory, with an unstoppable forward momentum. The arrangement channels the anthem quality of the original recording while maintaining the immediacy and accessibility that make pop music so compelling for young musicians.
Who it's for
Band directors seeking contemporary material that engages students through repertoire they recognize and love. This works equally well for Grade 2 ensembles with solid fundamentals or slightly stronger groups looking for a confident, high-energy showcase piece.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock the rhythmic foundation early in rehearsals. The groove depends on precision in the rhythm section, so isolate and drill the bass line and drum parts before bringing in the full ensemble.
- Shape the melody with dynamic flexibility. The main hook needs to sit forward and connect with your audience, so experiment with how much the supporting voices pull back to let it shine.
- Maintain steady tempo throughout. This piece lives in its pocket; pushing or dragging undermines the infectious quality that makes it work.
- Balance brightness in the upper voices with depth in the low end. The arrangement's character emerges when both layers are equally present and locked together.
How to use it
Program this as a standalone feature in spring concerts or pops events where you want to connect with families and showcase your band's versatility. It pairs well with traditional concert band literature on a mixed program, offering a refreshing change of pace that demonstrates your ensemble's range.
Skills your students will build
- Executing syncopated rhythmic patterns with precision
- Maintaining steady groove through repetitive harmonic structures
- Balancing melodic prominence with supporting harmonic texture
- Reading and performing contemporary pop idioms in concert band setting