Crazy Little Thing Called Love: Marching Band Conductor Score & Parts
As performed by Queen / As performed by Dwight Yoakam / Arranged by Tom Wallace
Grade: 3
Item: 35-PK00306610
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This production number, beginning with a short jazz mallet ensemble, provides a nice change of pace before moving into a full-blown, up-tempo, swinging version of this classic "Queen" hit...a great choice for dancers and percussion sections needing a little attention.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00306610
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About the Artist: Queen
Queen redefined stadium rock in the 1970s and beyond, building a catalog that spans operatic grandeur, hard rock aggression, and infectious pop hooks. Freddie Mercury's fearless vocal range and the band's compositional ambition made them architects of the modern rock anthem. Their influence reaches across genres and generations, making their music a fixture in music education for its structural sophistication and sheer entertainment value.
Why we love this
Tom Wallace's arrangement captures the swagger and accessibility that makes Queen irresistible to student performers. The opening mallet ensemble sets a sophisticated tone before the full band kicks into a groove that keeps both ensemble and audience engaged, while the Grade 3 scoring ensures your section leaders and soloists get their moment without overwhelming developing players.
What to expect
Pure kinetic energy wrapped in a winking smile. The mallet introduction draws listeners in with sophistication and curiosity before the arrangement pivots into an irresistible groove that makes standing still nearly impossible. This is the moment in your show where the audience leans forward.
Who it's for
Bands seeking a crowd-pleasing production number that showcases both percussion and dancers. Directors building a mixed repertoire program who want contemporary music with genuine musicianship demands at an accessible level.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock the mallet ensemble into a tight, conversational rhythm during the opening. This passage sets the entire energy of the piece, so precision here pays dividends when the full band enters.
- Emphasize the swing feel throughout. This isn't straight eighths; the articulation and lift in the brass and woodwinds should reflect a jazz sensibility.
- Give your percussion section room to breathe and shine. They drive this arrangement, so resist the urge to over-conduct during their feature passages.
- Balance the tempo carefully as you transition from the intro to the uptempo section. A smooth acceleration maintains momentum without losing control.
How to use it
Position this after a lyrical selection or opening fanfare to inject momentum and personality into your concert. The built-in appeal to dancers and performers makes it an ideal standalone feature or the centerpiece of a pop-rock themed program segment.
Skills your students will build
- Reading and executing swing rhythms and articulation
- Maintaining groove and pocket against changing harmonic backgrounds
- Balancing and blending in a mallet ensemble with textural transparency
- Listening for and responding to percussion leadership and cues
- Controlling dynamics in uptempo popular music idioms