Don't Stop Believin': Marching Band Conductor Score & Parts

$58.00 USD

Don't Stop Believin': Marching Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Don't Stop Believin': Marching Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-33795
Price: 58.00 USD
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As Heard on Glee

Words and music by Jonathan Cain, Neal Schon, and Steve Perry [Journey] / arr. Brian Scott

Grade: 3 (Medium)

Item: 00-33795

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The inspirational rocker from Journey is popular again due to the Fox TV show Glee. Horn and trumpet have optional solo opportunities in this solidly scored arrangement from Brian Scott. A real winner! (2:18)

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Series: Mega Sounds for Marching Band

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 110

UPC: 038081378992

SKU: 00-33795

More about this title

About the Composer: Jonathan Cain

Jonathan Cain is a keyboardist and composer best known for his work with Journey, one of rock music's most enduring bands. He joined Journey in 1980 and co-wrote many of their biggest hits, including "Don't Stop Believin'," which became a cultural phenomenon and one of the most-streamed songs of all time. His gift for crafting memorable melodies and emotionally resonant hooks has made him a significant figure in rock music education and popular culture.

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Why we love this

This arrangement captures everything that made the original a stadium anthem while fitting squarely into a marching band's capabilities at Grade 3. Brian Scott's scoring gives horn and trumpet players genuine solo moments that feel earned, not tacked on, and the rock energy translates beautifully to the field without sacrificing musicality or precision.

What to expect

Pure forward momentum. The piece radiates optimism and drive, with the kind of anthemic quality that makes audiences lean in and students feel the energy of playing something they already know and love. It's rock music with heart, not just noise.

Who it's for

Marching bands looking to program contemporary, recognizable music that resonates with audiences and students alike. The Grade 3 difficulty makes it accessible to intermediate bands while the optional solos offer challenge for advanced players.

How to get the most out of it

Nail the unison rhythmic figures early in the piece. The syncopated hits that define the song's hook require tight section coordination; use a metronome in sectionals and mark those spots clearly in parts.
Let the soloists breathe. The optional horn and trumpet features are moment-stealers only if the accompaniment knows when to pull back and support rather than fill space.
Lean into the rock feel without losing control. Straight eighths, crisp articulation on the brass hits, and a steady groove from the pit will sell the style while keeping the band together at tempo.
Balance the melody line across sections. This tune is built on a singable, memorable line; make sure whoever carries it (often the trumpets early on) projects it clearly over the harmonic support.

How to use it

Program this alongside other pop or rock arrangements to build a contemporary set that connects with your audience's musical world. At just over two minutes, it works perfectly as a high-energy opener or closer that leaves fans on their feet.