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Dancing In The Street: Marching Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Dancing In The Street: Marching Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 35-PK00232208
Price: 60.00 USD
Availability: InStock

By Ivy Hunter / By Marvin Gaye / By William Stevenson / Arranged by Tim Waters

Grade: 2-3

Item: 35-PK00232208

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$60.00

Product	Price	Quantity
Dancing In The Street - Full Score	$6.00
Dancing In The Street - Flute/Piccolo	$6.00
Dancing In The Street - Bb Clarinet	$6.00
Dancing In The Street - Eb Alto Sax	$6.00
Dancing In The Street - Bb Tenor Sax	$6.00
Dancing In The Street - Eb Baritone Sax	$6.00
Dancing In The Street - 1st Bb Trumpet	$6.00
Dancing In The Street - 2nd Bb Trumpet	$6.00
Dancing In The Street - 3rd Bb Trumpet	$6.00
Dancing In The Street - F Horn	$6.00
Dancing In The Street - Bb Horn/Flugelhorn	$6.00
Dancing In The Street - Trombone	$6.00
Dancing In The Street - Baritone B.C. (Opt. Tbn. 2)	$6.00
Dancing In The Street - Baritone T.C.	$6.00
Dancing In The Street - Tuba	$6.00
Dancing In The Street - Electric Bass	$6.00
Dancing In The Street - Bells/Xylophone	$6.00
Dancing In The Street - Snare Drum	$6.00
Dancing In The Street - Cymbals	$6.00
Dancing In The Street - Quad Toms	$6.00
Dancing In The Street - Multiple Bass Drums	$6.00
Dancing In The Street - Aux Percussion	$6.00

One of Motown's signature songs, "Dancing in the Street" was first recorded in 1964 by Martha and the Vandellas and quickly became an icon of the era. Tim's version for young bands lays down a solid groove and features all the familiar horn riffs from the original.

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Publisher: Hal Leonard

SKU: 35-PK00232208

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About the Composer: Ivy Hunter

Ivy Hunter was a Detroit-based songwriter and producer who helped define the Motown sound during its golden era. Working closely with the production teams at Hitsville U.S.A., Hunter co-wrote some of the label's most enduring hits, collaborating with artists like Martha and the Vandellas, the Supremes, and Marvin Gaye. His knack for crafting infectious melodies and memorable hooks made him instrumental in shaping the pop and soul landscape of the 1960s.

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Why we love this

Tim Waters has preserved everything that makes the original infectious while scaling it perfectly for young ensembles. The horn voicings stay true to that iconic Motown punch without overwhelming developing musicians, and the groove sits right in a sweet spot where your students can lock in and feel like they're playing a real hit song rather than a simplified version.

What to expect

Irresistible and joyful. There's a driving optimism in this arrangement that mirrors the original's call to get up and dance, but it's grounded in solid musicianship. Your students will feel the authenticity of Motown harmony and rhythm without pretense or oversimplification.

Who it's for

Grade 2-3 marching bands ready to tackle a pop standard that connects with audiences across age groups. It works equally well for young ensembles just building groove and section control, and for more experienced groups looking to add a contemporary classic that doesn't sacrifice musical integrity.

How to get the most out of it

Establish the pocket early. Run the rhythm section (drums and low brass) through the foundation pattern several times before adding melody parts. This song lives and dies by its groove.
Let the familiar horn riffs breathe. These lines made the original unforgettable, so resist the urge to rush them. Half the fun for the audience is recognizing those exact phrases.
Balance the melody between trumpets and saxophones carefully. Both sections carry important material, and neither should overshadow the other.
Keep the energy even throughout rather than building continuously. This arrangement thrives on consistency and that steady Motown swagger.

How to use it

This pairs beautifully with other popular music arrangements from the 1960s in a retro pop set, or stands alone as a crowd-pleasing closer that leaves audiences smiling. It's also an excellent choice for indoor concert settings when you want to shift the mood from concert band formality to something accessible and fun.