Creep: Marching Band Conductor Score & Parts

$60.00 USD

Creep: Marching Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Creep: Marching Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-49635
Price: 60.00 USD
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As Recorded by Radiohead

Words and music by Thom Yorke, Jonathan Greenwood, Philip Selway, Colin Greenwood, Edward O'Brien, Albert Hammond, and Mike Hazelwood / arr. Nick Baratta

Grade: 3

Item: 00-49635

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Here is Creep---the iconic grunge-rock tune from Radiohead in a brand new chart by veteran arranger Nick Baratta. (1:45)

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Series: Mega Sounds for Marching Band

Publisher: Alfred Music

ISBN10: 1-4706-5177-7

ISBN13: 978-1-4706-5177-0

UPC: 038081572673

SKU: 00-49635

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About the Composer: THOM YORKE

Thom Yorke is the lead vocalist and principal songwriter of Radiohead, the British rock band that emerged from Oxford in the early 1990s. His compositional voice shaped some of the most innovative and emotionally complex rock music of the past three decades, blending art-rock sensibilities with pop accessibility and electronic experimentation.

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Why we love this

Nick Baratta's arrangement captures the raw emotional core of 'Creep' while making it work brilliantly for the marching ensemble sound. The Grade 3 level keeps it accessible without sacrificing the song's haunting quality, and its 1:45 runtime fits naturally into concert programs alongside traditional marching band fare or contemporary repertoire.

What to expect

Melancholic and introspective, yet propulsive. The arrangement trades the studio recording's lo-fi intimacy for ensemble fullness, but retains the song's quiet desperation and the tension between vulnerability and building intensity that makes the original unforgettable.

Who it's for

Marching band directors seeking to engage audiences with recognizable contemporary music that doesn't compromise musical standards. This works for groups building confidence in rock arrangements or looking to diversify a season that includes traditional repertoire.

How to get the most out of it

Balance the vocal melody (often carried by upper woodwinds or brass) against the harmonic foundation so the iconic hook cuts through without sounding thin. This piece lives in its hook.
Approach the dynamic shape with restraint early on. The power of 'Creep' comes from slow, relentless building rather than explosive statements. Resist the urge to play loud too soon.
Lock the rhythm section into the characteristic rock groove. The marching percussion and bass line drive the arrangement, so precision in the drum line directly affects whether this feels authentic or generic.
Shape phrases through subtle tempo and dynamic shifts rather than rigid metronomic playing. Radiohead's original recording breathes; yours should too.

How to use it

Program this as a contrast piece between traditional selections, or use it to open a concert and immediately capture audience attention. At Grade 3, it's confident enough for spring concerts but also works in fall shows when groups are still building technique.