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David Bowie: The Hits: Concert Band Conductor Score

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David Bowie: The Hits: Concert Band Conductor Score

David Bowie: The Hits: Concert Band Conductor Score

Featuring: Let's Dance / Space Oddity / Under Pressure

Various / arr. Patrick Roszell

Grade: 3

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Bowie. Some artists only need to be known and recalled by one name. This fantastic medley contains three of his biggest hits. The jazzy and funky "Let's Dance," the ethereal "Space Oddity," and the ever-grooving hit, with rock group Queen, "Under Pressure." (6:45)

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Series: Pop Concert Band
Publisher: Alfred Music
ISBN10: 1-4706-6223-X
ISBN13: 978-1-4706-6223-3
UPC: 038081579436
SKU: 00-50067S

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Why we love this

Roszell captures the essence of three vastly different Bowie tracks without sacrificing their character. The medley structure respects each song's identity while maintaining forward momentum, making it a program highlight that audiences recognize instantly.

What to expect

A masterful shift through three distinct moods. The initial dance-floor energy of 'Let's Dance' dissolves into the spacey, introspective atmosphere of 'Space Oddity' before the collaborative swagger of 'Under Pressure' brings the medley home with undeniable groove.

Who it's for

Directors looking to program recognizable popular music without sacrificing ensemble musicianship. Concert bands at the Grade 3 level can execute the style and harmonic sophistication while building student confidence through familiar melodies.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the funk groove of 'Let's Dance' with precision articulation in the section parts; clarity prevents the syncopated figures from muddying the texture.
  • Shape 'Space Oddity' with dynamic restraint and atmospheric phrasing. Let sustained passages breathe rather than pushing them forward.
  • Lock the rhythmic foundation during 'Under Pressure.' The bass line drives the track, so your low brass and low reeds need to lock in tight for the grooving feel to land.

How to use it

This works as a standalone feature or the centerpiece of a pop-themed concert. The 6:45 runtime and stylistic variety make it an effective program closer, leaving audiences on a high-energy note while celebrating music they genuinely love.

Skills your students will build

  • Stylistic articulation across pop, rock, and funk idioms
  • Balancing syncopated rhythms with clear harmonic support
  • Sustaining atmospheric phrasing without losing shape
  • Ensemble blend across multiple distinct musical sections

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