Bruno Mars Four-Pack: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
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-PK-0007631
$65.00
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Description
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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Additional Details
Series:
Pop Beginning Band
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
276
SKU:
00-PK-0007631
More about this title
About the Arranger: Michael Story
Michael Story is a prolific arranger and composer whose work spans concert band, jazz ensemble, and educational wind music. His arrangements are known for capturing the energy and accessibility of contemporary music while respecting the capabilities of developing musicians.
Why we love this
Story's arrangement preserves the infectious grooves and melodic hooks that made these songs radio staples while keeping the instrumentation and ranges entirely appropriate for beginning band. The Grade 1 difficulty means every student gets to play something recognizable and rewarding, and the option to perform songs individually or combine them into a suite gives you real programming flexibility.
What to expect
Upbeat and groove-oriented. These arrangements deliver the rhythmic vitality and melodic catchiness of the originals without requiring advanced technique, so the ensemble can focus on locking in the pocket and delivering a performance that sounds polished and current.
Who it's for
Beginning concert bands and young wind ensembles who need accessible repertoire with genuine musical appeal. Directors looking to program contemporary pop for students in their first year of band will find this package particularly valuable because the material is already familiar to most students, which removes a learning barrier and builds confidence.
How to get the most out of it
- Focus the ensemble on maintaining steady groove and pocket feel, especially in the rhythm section. These arrangements thrive on rhythmic precision rather than technical flash.
- Balance the melodic lines across different instrument families so the recognizable hooks stay in the foreground without drowning out supporting parts.
- Take advantage of the suite option by rehearsing individual songs first, then linking them together once students are confident. This builds ensemble memory and reduces the pressure of learning four pieces at once.
- Let the recording of these hits inform your tempo choices and articulation. Students often know these songs already, so honoring the original character will energize rehearsals.
How to use it
Open a spring concert with one of the stronger tracks, or program the complete suite as a thematic set that bookends a more traditional repertoire selection. These titles also work well in pops concerts, end-of-year celebrations, or even as a morale boost during winter rehearsals when students need something fun and accessible.
Skills your students will build
- Reading and maintaining steady rhythm patterns in popular song contexts
- Balancing melodic lines with harmonic support in a contemporary idiom
- Ensemble blend and groove awareness across different instrument sections
- Confidence with recognizable material that connects to students' own musical world