Don't You (Forget About Me) (arr. Ishbah Cox): Marching Band Conductor Score & Parts
As performed by Simple Minds / Arranged by Ishbah Cox
Grade: 3
Item: 35-PK01404227
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Some songs from the 80s never seem to grow old and this smash hit recorded by Simple Minds is certainly one of these. With its memorable melody and powerful drive, you won't soon forget about this one!
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK01404227
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About the Artist: Simple Minds
Simple Minds formed in Glasgow in 1977 and became one of the defining voices of 1980s new wave and rock music. The band's synthesis of post-punk energy with anthemic songwriting created a blueprint for stadium rock that influenced countless artists across multiple decades. Their work remains a touchstone in music education for understanding how accessible melodies can coexist with sophisticated production and arrangement.
The band's catalog offers educators a rich resource for engaging students with recognizable material that carries genuine artistic weight. Simple Minds' approach to songwriting, rooted in strong harmonic progressions and memorable hooks, translates exceptionally well to ensemble arrangements across skill levels.
Why we love this
This arrangement captures everything that made the original a cultural phenomenon: an irresistible hook, propulsive rhythm section, and building momentum that keeps audiences locked in from start to finish. Grade 3 scoring means your students get to own a universally recognized track without getting buried in technical demands, leaving mental space for interpretation and ensemble balance.
What to expect
Propulsive and anthemic. The arrangement captures the original's driving energy while maintaining clarity across parts. Students experience the satisfaction of playing something recognizable and vital, with enough rhythmic momentum to feel electric in performance.
Who it's for
Bands at the Grade 3 level looking for repertoire that energizes audiences while remaining accessible to your ensemble. This works equally well for programs seeking contemporary pop arrangements that feel substantial rather than novelty items.
How to get the most out of it
- Keep the snare articulation crisp and consistent during the main groove; even slight unevenness breaks the hypnotic pulse that defines this song
- Build the dynamic arc gradually from the opening statement through the final choruses, resisting the urge to play everything at full volume from measure one
- Lock the brass entrances tightly with percussion on the main riff; this is the song's backbone and deserves your rehearsal focus early
How to use it
Program this as a high-energy set opener or closer on concert programs heavy with classical or traditional repertoire. The piece cuts through audience fatigue and signals that your band performs across genres with confidence and musicianship. It also pairs well with other 80s-influenced contemporary arrangements if you're building a thematic concert around that era.
Skills your students will build
- Maintaining groove-based rhythmic precision across ensemble
- Balancing melodic layers with driving harmonic accompaniment
- Building dynamic intensity through architectural song structure
- Executing clean sectional entrances with rhythmic precision