Confident: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
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-PK-0007316
$67.00
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Description
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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Additional Details
Series:
Pop Young Band
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
262
SKU:
00-PK-0007316
More about this title
Why we love this
Michael Kamuf's arrangement gives every section a moment to shine with the main melody, which keeps engagement high across your entire band. The built-in pedagogical feature of introducing swing eighth notes makes this feel like purposeful repertoire choice, not just a pop hit; students get to tackle a real stylistic skill while playing something they recognize and enjoy.
What to expect
Propulsive and fun. The driving groove and bold, memorable melody create an immediately engaging sound that never feels thin or juvenile. There's real confidence in the voicing and orchestration; students feel like they're playing something substantial.
Who it's for
Concert bands in Grades 2-3 looking for an accessible, energizing piece that teaches swing feel without sacrificing musical payoff. This works especially well if you want to program something your students actually know and care about.
How to get the most out of it
- Nail the groove first. Lock the rhythm section into a tight, relaxed swing feel before layering the melodic material; a half-time feel in rehearsal can help players understand the pulse underneath the swing eighths.
- Highlight the melody transitions. Since every section plays the main theme at some point, mark who has it in the score and drill those hand-offs so the tune stays clear and connected.
- Keep the articulation light and bouncy. This piece depends on rhythmic energy and forward motion, so resist the urge to over-weight the eighth notes; let them float.
How to use it
This lands perfectly as an opener if you want to grab attention from the first note or as a high-energy closer that sends the audience out smiling. It also serves as an excellent graduation piece because the empowerment message and accessible musicianship level let the whole ensemble feel accomplished.
Skills your students will build
- Swing eighth-note articulation and feel
- Section balance with shared melodic material
- Rhythmic precision in a contemporary groove
- Understanding of style and genre conventions in a modern pop context