Catchy Song: Baritone T.C.

Michael Story's arrangement captures the infectious energy of the original without overwhelming young players. The Grade 2 accessibility paired with genuinely engaging material makes this a rare find: a pop arrangement that doesn't feel dumbed down or condescending. Programming it alongside the available remix creates natural programming momentum.

Upbeat and purposeful, with an undeniable forward momentum. The piece balances driving rhythmic energy with moments of melodic clarity that let the ensemble breathe before returning to the infectious theme.

Bands in Grades 2-3 who want contemporary material with genuine musicality. This works particularly well for younger ensembles developing articulation control and rhythmic precision without requiring advanced technical facility.

• Lock in on the articulations from the start. The description flags this as essential, and precise tonguing will make the repetitive phrases snap rather than drag.
• Balance the melodic statement against the driving sections. This is where the arrangement breathes, so give it space without losing the overall tempo.
• Let the rhythmic repetition in winds and percussion lock together; the arrangement relies on this precision to feel polished rather than mechanical.

Pair this with Everything Is Awesome (Awesome Remixxx!!!) to create a mini suite that captures the spirit of the film. The combination gives you roughly three and a half minutes of feel-good programming that lands well on family concerts or spring concerts.

• Precise articulation control (critical for clarity in repetitive passages)
• Balance between rhythmic energy and melodic phrasing
• Ensemble rhythmic accuracy (wind and percussion synchronization)
• Reading pop-style arrangements and contemporary orchestration