Clocks: Marching Band Conductor Score & Parts
By Chris Martin / By Guy Berryman / By Jon Buckland / By Will Champion / As performed by Coldplay / Arranged by Michael Brown / Arranged by Will Rapp
Grade: 2-3
Item: 35-PK00173720
$45.00
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Clocks - Full Score | $6.00 | |
| Clocks - Flute/Piccolo | $6.00 | |
| Clocks - Bb Clarinet | $6.00 | |
| Clocks - Eb Alto Sax | $6.00 | |
| Clocks - Bb Tenor Sax | $6.00 | |
| Clocks - Eb Baritone Sax | $6.00 | |
| Clocks - 1st Bb Trumpet | $6.00 | |
| Clocks - 2nd Bb Trumpet | $6.00 | |
| Clocks - 3rd Bb Trumpet | $6.00 | |
| Clocks - F Horn | $6.00 | |
| Clocks - Bb Horn/Flugelhorn | $6.00 | |
| Clocks - Trombone | $6.00 | |
| Clocks - Baritone B.C. (Opt. Tbn. 2) | $6.00 | |
| Clocks - Baritone T.C. | $6.00 | |
| Clocks - Tuba | $6.00 | |
| Clocks - Electric Bass | $6.00 | |
| Clocks - Bells/Xylophone | $6.00 | |
| Clocks - Snare Drum | $6.00 | |
| Clocks - Cymbals | $6.00 | |
| Clocks - Quad Toms | $6.00 | |
| Clocks - Multiple Bass Drums | $6.00 | |
| Clocks - Aux Percussion | $6.00 |
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Coldplay continues to prove that today's music groups can give us memorable hits suitable for band. Here is one of their best from 2003 in a very effective and dynamic arrangement by Michael Brown.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00173720
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About the Composer: Chris Martin
Chris Martin founded Coldplay in 1996 and has become one of the most recognizable songwriters of the 21st century. His gift for crafting melodic hooks that lodge themselves in listeners' ears translates beautifully across different instrumental settings and performance contexts.
Martin's compositions often balance harmonic sophistication with immediate accessibility, a quality that makes his work particularly rewarding for student musicians. His output demonstrates how contemporary songwriting can engage ensemble players at multiple skill levels without sacrificing musical integrity.
Why we love this
Coldplay's catalog has proven itself again and again on the marching field, and "Clocks" ranks among their most effective arrangements for student ensembles. Michael Brown and Will Rapp have captured the propulsive energy of the original while building a structure that plays to marching band strengths: clear sectional writing, a memorable theme that sticks with audiences, and dynamic range that keeps momentum across the performance.
What to expect
Propulsive and bright, built on the iconic arpeggiated piano figure that defines the original. The arrangement translates that restless energy into marching band texture, creating a performance that feels urgent and alive without ever becoming frenetic.
Who it's for
Bands looking for contemporary repertoire that audiences know and enjoy without sacrificing musical substance. This arrangement sits comfortably for groups at the 2-3 level and works equally well for competitive programs and community ensembles seeking accessible crowd-pleasers.
How to get the most out of it
- Keep the arpeggiated figures in the upper voices articulate and crisp; they're what give this arrangement its driving quality.
- Balance the melodic line against the rhythmic foundation so the main hook emerges clearly without the accompaniment disappearing.
- Shape the dynamic arc across sections deliberately; the arrangement offers natural peaks and valleys that reward careful pacing.
- Lock the front ensemble and percussion into the rhythmic pocket early in rehearsal so the band's precision serves the song rather than overshadowing it.
How to use it
Pair this with similar pop or contemporary arrangements for a concert that demonstrates your band's versatility and connection to the musical world students actually inhabit. It works equally well as an opener that hooks the audience immediately or as a second-half palate cleanser between more traditional fare.
Skills your students will build
- Balancing rhythmic precision with lyrical phrasing
- Maintaining articulation clarity across fast-moving accompaniment patterns
- Executing clean section transitions under tempo
- Blending contemporary harmonic language with traditional ensemble sonorities