Confident: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

$67.00 USD

Confident: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Confident: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-45802
Price: 67.00 USD
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As Recorded by Demi Levato

Words and music by Ilya, Savan Kotecha, Max Martin, and Demi Lovato / arr. Michael Kamuf

Grade: 2 (Easy)

Item: 00-45802

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With a driving groove and bold melodies, this Demi Lovato hit, "Confident," about empowerment is given a powerful setting for young band. Arranged by Michael Kamuf, all instruments get a chance to play one of the melodies, and this is the perfect vehicle to introduce swing eighth notes to your students. This selection makes a perfect opener, closer, or graduation piece! (2:30)

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Series: Pop Young Band

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 262

UPC: 038081523996

SKU: 00-45802

More about this title

Why we love this

Michael Kamuf's arrangement distributes the melodic material across your entire band, so every section gets a moment in the spotlight. The introduction of swing eighth notes happens naturally within a groove that students actually want to play, making this both pedagogically smart and genuinely engaging.

What to expect

Bold and propulsive, with an undercurrent of swagger that matches the song's empowerment message. The arrangement moves with confidence, letting each section of the band shine while maintaining a groove that feels modern and alive.

Who it's for

Grade 2 concert bands ready to tackle contemporary popular music with purpose. This arrangement works equally well for ensembles seeking an accessible opener that hooks the audience immediately or a closing piece that celebrates student achievement with music students recognize and enjoy.

How to get the most out of it

Lock in the groove by establishing a steady backbeat in the rhythm section before the full band enters; this foundation makes the swing feel effortless rather than forced.
Balance the melody across sections as it passes from one instrument group to another; resist the urge to let any single voice dominate just because it's playing the tune.
Articulate the swing eighth notes consistently across the band so they land together and create that driving, confident pulse the arrangement depends on.
Keep the tempo steady and energetic throughout; this piece's power comes from momentum, not from pushing the tempo or dragging the groove.

How to use it

Program this as an opener to establish energy and immediately engage your audience with familiar material. It also serves brilliantly as a graduation or year-end closer, celebrating student growth while performing music that feels contemporary and meaningful to performers and listeners alike.