Don't You Worry 'Bout A Thing: Marching Band Conductor Score & Parts
By Stevie Wonder / Arranged by Paul Murtha
Grade: 3
Item: 35-PK00159930
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Written in a moderate Latin tempo, this catchy tune features the melody traded between various sections, cool harmonies, and a soaring final chorus with driving percussion. Great change of pace for drill teams or concert sets on the field.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00159930
More about this title
About the Composer: Stevie Wonder
Stevie Wonder stands among the most influential songwriters and musicians of the past fifty years. His work spans multiple genres and demonstrates a rare gift for melody, harmonic sophistication, and infectious groove that translates across ensembles and audiences alike.
For music educators, Wonder's compositions offer opportunities to engage students with contemporary material that connects to popular culture while maintaining genuine musical substance. His songs reward careful arrangement and arrangement-focused study, making them valuable teaching tools.
Why we love this
Paul Murtha's arrangement keeps the soul of Wonder's original intact while building in section trading that keeps every player engaged and invested. A Grade 3 chart that sits right in the sweet spot for competitive marching programs: accessible enough to execute cleanly, sophisticated enough to sound polished and fun.
What to expect
Relaxed confidence mixed with forward motion. The moderate Latin tempo creates space for detail while the soaring final chorus and driven percussion snap everything into focus. It's the kind of tune that sits in your head after rehearsal but makes audiences move when they hear it on the field.
Who it's for
Marching bands at the Grade 3 level looking to program something contemporary and recognizable without sacrificing musicianship. Drill teams and field units that want clean section writing with plenty of visual storytelling opportunities built into the melody trades.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the section-to-section melody trades by having each group drill their entrance with clear cutoffs so the handoff feels seamless rather than scattered.
- Lock the Latin percussion foundation early; a solid clave and consistent cowbell pattern gives the wind sections permission to phrase more freely over top.
- Shape the final chorus buildup with deliberate dynamics, pulling back slightly before the peak so the driving percussion push lands with real impact.
- Let the harmonies breathe in the cooler passages; students often rush Latin feels when they're not sure if they sound "right," so rehearse those sections with space and confidence first.
How to use it
Slot this into your second or third piece on a field show where you need an energy reset after something darker or more demand filled. Works equally well as a standalone concert piece or as a bridge between more classical opener and harder closer on your marching program.
Skills your students will build
- Trading melody lines between sections with rhythmic precision
- Performing Latin feels with steady harmonic support from the band
- Dynamic control during cumulative textural buildups
- Ensemble blend when multiple sections carry countermelody or harmony
- Rhythmic independence in percussion parts that drive the arrangement