Cups (When I'm Gone): Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
As performed by Anna Kendrick / Arranged by Johnnie Vinson
Grade: 2
Item: 35-PK00284644
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Description
The critically acclaimed movie "Pitch Perfect" about a college a cappella group featured this upbeat hit recorded by Anna Kendrick. The clever "cups" routine performed with a cup and table tapping has inspired numerous versions on social media. This arrangement for young players allows you to feature the percussion section, or be adventurous and have someone actually doing the "cups" routine out in front of the band! Dur: 2:40
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00284644
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About the Artist: Anna Kendrick
Anna Kendrick emerged as a versatile performer through her work in film, television, and music, bringing infectious energy to every project she undertakes. Her breakout role in the "Pitch Perfect" franchise showcased her ability to connect with audiences through both acting and singing, making her a recognizable voice in contemporary popular music.
Why we love this
Johnnie Vinson's arrangement captures the infectious rhythmic propulsion of the original while keeping the instrumentation accessible for Grade 2 ensembles. The piece gives your percussion section genuine spotlight moments and opens the door to creative staging choices that will energize both your students and audience.
What to expect
Bright and propulsive, with the signature cup percussion pattern woven throughout creating rhythmic texture that feels playful yet precise. The arrangement sparkles with infectious momentum and invites ensemble members to feel the infectious groove that made the original recording a cultural moment.
Who it's for
Young concert bands seeking accessible pop arrangements with immediate appeal and performance energy. Directors looking to program contemporary material that engages students through recognizable repertoire while maintaining musical substance.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock the syncopated rhythms between woodwinds and brass in the verses; these drive the song's forward momentum and should feel tight without sounding stiff.
- Experiment with dynamics to highlight the call-and-response sections, letting different sections take turns in the foreground so the arrangement doesn't flatten into one dynamic level.
- If featuring the cups routine, rehearse the timing between the performer and ensemble separately before combining them, ensuring the visual element enhances rather than distracts from the musical line.
- Keep the articulation crisp on the rhythmic figures; this style demands clarity and precision to land the pop sensibility.
How to use it
Open a spring concert with this selection to energize your audience early, or use it as a bridge between classical and contemporary repertoire on a mixed program. The relatively short duration makes it effective as a finale or encore piece that leaves audiences smiling.
Skills your students will build
- Executing syncopated rhythmic figures with clarity and precision
- Balancing foundational parts against featured melodic lines
- Responding to section leadership and dynamic cueing
- Maintaining steady groove in pop style contexts