Do You Believe In Love: Marching Band Conductor Score & Parts
By R.J. Lange / As performed by Huey Lewis And The News / Arranged by Michael Brown / Arranged by Will Rapp
Grade: 3-4
Item: 35-PK00232277
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The breakthrough hit for Huey Lewis the News back in 1982, this infectious rock tune remains as appealing now as it was 30 years ago! Michael's arrangement takes full advantage of the energetic style and soaring chorus.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00232277
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About the Composer: R.J. Lange
R.J. Lange is a prolific songwriter and producer who shaped the sound of 1980s rock and pop. His work with Huey Lewis and The News produced some of the decade's most recognizable hits, balancing infectious melodies with sophisticated production that appealed across radio formats and demographics.
For music educators, Lange's compositions offer excellent teaching material. His songs demonstrate how strong harmonic foundations and singable melodies can coexist with genuine rhythmic energy, making them valuable models for student musicians learning to balance accessibility with musicianship.
Why we love this
The arrangement captures what made this song a radio staple while giving a marching band the tools to deliver genuine excitement. Michael Brown and Will Rapp have distributed the melodic and harmonic material so that no section gets lost, and the energy level sustains from top to bottom without relying on volume alone.
What to expect
Bright, confident energy with the kind of forward motion that makes audiences tap their feet. The song trades intensity for infectious groove, built on a foundation of memorable hooks and harmonies that feel both modern and timeless.
Who it's for
Grade 3-4 bands ready to program something with immediate audience appeal and genuine rock credentials. This works equally well for bands developing their popular music chops and for programs looking to close a concert on a high note that audiences remember.
How to get the most out of it
- Keep the rhythm section locked and deliberate rather than pushed. This song grooves best when the pulse feels anchored and inevitable, not rushed.
- Shape the soaring chorus through dynamics and line independence rather than uniform crescendos. Let individual sections breathe while maintaining forward momentum.
- Balance the rock edge with cleanliness. The style invites a looser feel, but articulation and alignment determine whether it lands as polished or sloppy.
- Use the recorded accompaniment to help sections internalize the groove, but rehearse extended passages without it so the band develops genuine rhythmic security.
How to use it
Schedule this as a concert closer or as part of a pops/rock segment where it can anchor a thematic set. It pairs well alongside other 1980s material or works as a standalone statement of pop musicianship, especially in spring concerts where lighter energy suits the context.
Skills your students will build
- Maintaining groove against changing melodic texture
- Executing rock-inflected rhythmic articulation
- Reading and balancing mixed ensemble voicings
- Performing with stylistic authenticity in popular music contexts
- Sustaining forward momentum in moderate tempos