Clocks: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
By Chris Martin / By Guy Berryman / By Jon Buckland / By Will Champion / As performed by Coldplay / Arranged by James Kazik
Grade: 2
Item: 35-PK00167313
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Recorded by Coldplay, this enduring hit from 2003 represents some of the best elements of contemporary pop music - a catchy melody, well-constructed counterlines and harmonies, and an infectious groove. This arrangement by James Kazik effectively captures these elements from the original. Dur: 3:00
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00167313
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About the Composer: Chris Martin
Chris Martin fronts Coldplay, one of the defining rock bands of the 21st century. His gift for crafting melodic hooks and emotionally resonant arrangements has shaped the sound of contemporary pop and rock across three decades, making his compositions ideal models for understanding how successful popular music balances accessibility with compositional depth.
For music educators, Martin's work demonstrates how strong harmonic progressions and countermelody can elevate a simple concept into something that sustains listener engagement. His influence on modern songwriting makes studying his compositions valuable for students learning to think about melody, form, and arrangement.
Why we love this
Kazik's arrangement proves that contemporary pop belongs in the concert band curriculum. The Grade 2 difficulty makes it genuinely playable for middle school ensembles without sacrificing the song's essential character, and the 3-minute duration fits naturally into almost any program. Students recognize the material immediately, which transforms their investment in rehearsal and creates an audience connection that validates band as a viable vehicle for current music.
What to expect
The arrangement captures the song's signature driving pulse and layered textures without oversimplifying. Expect clear, bell-like melodic statements, warm harmonic support underneath, and enough rhythmic motion to keep all sections engaged throughout the three minutes.
Who it's for
Any concert band director looking to program repertoire that resonates with students and audiences alike. This works especially well for middle school ensembles building confidence with accessible contemporary material, and for high school groups wanting a palate cleanser in a program of traditional works.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock the bass line and kick pattern as your rhythmic foundation early in rehearsals. Everything else floats on top of this groove, so precision here eliminates most timing issues.
- Emphasize the counterlines in the inner voices rather than letting them disappear under the melody. These supporting parts are what give the arrangement its texture and keep players engaged.
- Keep the tempo steady and slightly forward. Coldplay's original feels effortless, but it's not slow; a slight push in tempo prevents the band from sounding static.
- Highlight the dynamic shape of the song rather than playing entire sections at one volume. The original builds gradually, and subtle dynamic control in your arrangement will mirror that journey.
How to use it
Open a concert with this to establish immediacy and energy, or use it as a bridge between classical and jazz selections to show the continuum of musical thought. The accessibility makes it an excellent piece for demonstrating that concert band repertoire speaks to the world students actually inhabit.
Skills your students will build
- Maintaining steady pulse within a rock-influenced groove
- Balancing melody against supporting counterlines
- Reading and executing dynamic shaping across longer phrases
- Coordinating rhythm section parts with wind voices
- Playing contemporary arranging techniques in a concert band context