Do Ya Think I'm Sexy: Marching Band Conductor Score

Baratta knows exactly what marching bands want to play and what audiences want to hear. This arrangement brings swagger and accessibility to a rock staple, with the trumpet solo providing a natural focal point for soloists while maintaining a Grade 3 reading level that keeps the ensemble focused on executing clean articulation and tight rhythmic punch rather than wrestling with complex harmonies.

Hip, upbeat, and instantly recognizable. The arrangement captures the swagger of the original while building energy through layered brass lines and rhythmic momentum that feels fresh for marching band.

Directors programming Grade 3 marching bands who want contemporary, engaging material that appeals to audiences while remaining accessible to developing ensembles. This works especially well for bands seeking confident crowd-pleasers in their competitive and exhibition shows.

• Keep the tempo crisp and locked in; the groove depends on the section maintaining consistent eighth-note feel through the accompaniment figures.
• Balance the trumpet solo prominently once it enters, but ensure the supporting brass and reeds stay in the pocket rather than pushing ahead.
• Articulate the rhythmic figures cleanly and uniformly across each section; these "cool licks" land best when every player executes the same stylistic attack.
• Use the recorded accompaniment to establish the intended groove and feel, especially for younger ensembles new to rock-inflected marching repertoire.

Place this in a summer or fall show where you need a high-energy closer or upbeat section that showcases personality; the runtime (1:32) allows flexibility for longer productions. Its contemporary groove contrasts well against classical or traditional marching literature and speaks to audiences familiar with the original recording.

• Articulation and rhythmic precision in syncopated figures
• Maintaining steady groove and eighth-note subdivision under solo melody
• Balancing solo trumpet voice against full ensemble support
• Reading and executing contemporary pop/rock style in marching context