Bruno Mars Four-Pack: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

$65.00 USD

Bruno Mars Four-Pack: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Bruno Mars Four-Pack: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-47390
Price: 65.00 USD
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Featuring: That's What I Like / Just the Way You Are (Amazing) / The Lazy Song / Marry You

Various / arr. Michael Story

Grade: 1 (Very Easy)

Item: 00-47390

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Bruno Mars is undoubtedly one of today's biggest recording artists. He has had a string of top hits and has won a whopping 11 Grammy Awards to date. Including "That's What I Like," "Just the Way You Are," "The Lazy Song," and "Marry You," each of the songs can be played alone or may be combined into a Bruno Mars suite. (4:30)

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Series: Pop Beginning Band

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 276

ISBN10: 1-4706-5304-4

ISBN13: 978-1-4706-5304-0

UPC: 038081546575

SKU: 00-47390

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About the Arranger: Michael Story

Michael Story is an accomplished arranger and composer whose work spans concert band, jazz, and educational settings. His arrangements for beginning and intermediate bands demonstrate a gift for opening contemporary popular music to young ensembles without sacrificing the character that makes these songs recognizable and fun to perform.

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Why we love this

Story's arrangement captures the infectious grooves and melodic hooks of these Bruno Mars hits while keeping the technical demands genuinely accessible for Grade 1 players. The flexibility to perform pieces individually or as a connected suite gives you programming options that work whether you're building a pop-themed concert or rotating selections across the season.

What to expect

Smooth, rhythmic, and instantly groovy. These arrangements maintain the unhurried charm and infectious hooks of the originals while staying true to the laid-back production style Bruno Mars is known for. You'll hear the appeal students feel for this music translated faithfully into concert band colors.

Who it's for

Beginning concert bands and middle school ensembles hungry for contemporary repertoire that connects to what students hear on the radio. Directors looking to build enthusiasm and engagement through recognizable material will find this pack especially valuable for mixed-ability groups or programs introducing pop arranging to classical band instrumentation.

How to get the most out of it

Balance the rhythm section carefully. Even at Grade 1, the pocket matters; have your percussion and low brass lock in early and often to establish the laid-back feel these songs demand.
Emphasize articulation as your primary tool for style. Clean, deliberate tonguing on the hit-style rhythms will convey the pop sensibility far more effectively than volume alone.
If performing as a suite, use the transitions between pieces to reset ensemble focus. A brief breath or conductor pause keeps the energy fresh across the full 4:30 runtime.

How to use it

Open a pops or community engagement concert with one or all four pieces; the suite format gives you flexibility to feature different sections or create a capstone moment. This material also works beautifully as a confidence builder early in the year or as a reward after working through more challenging repertoire.