Dumb Love: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
As Performed by Sean Kingston
Words and music by Bruno Mars, Philip Lawrence, Ari Levine, Carlos Battey, Steven Battey, and Clarence Quick / arr. Ralph Ford
Grade: 1.5 (Very Easy to Easy)
Item: 00-PK-0005575
$60.00
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Popularized decades ago by the Del-Vikings and The Beach Boys, this new arrangement for beginning band is sure to be a #1 hit with your students and audiences alike. (2:15)
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Additional Details
Series:
Pop Beginning Band
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
254
SKU:
00-PK-0005575
More about this title
About the Composer: Bruno Mars
Bruno Mars has built a career on crafting meticulously produced pop songs that blend retro influences with contemporary production. His work across multiple genres and his attention to melodic hook and rhythmic precision have made him one of the most commercially successful songwriters of the 21st century, with compositions that appeal to broad audiences across age groups and musical backgrounds.
As a composer working with collaborators like Philip Lawrence and Ari Levine, Mars develops music that is highly singable and memorable. These qualities translate well to educational arrangements, where clarity of melody and accessibility matter deeply to beginning musicians.
Why we love this
Beginning band students respond powerfully to music they already know, and this arrangement taps into a song with genuine staying power across multiple generations. The Grade 1.5 scoring manages to keep the familiar vocal melody in clear focus while distributing accessible parts across your band, so every section gets a moment to carry the tune.
What to expect
Warm, upbeat, and instantly likable. The arrangement captures the song's breezy pop-rock character with a melody that feels effortless to play once students locate the phrase shape. It's the kind of piece that makes audiences smile and students proud to perform.
Who it's for
Beginning band directors seeking repertoire that excites students and engages audiences without requiring advanced technique. Instrumentalists in Grade 1.5 range will find parts that sit comfortably in their ranges while still feeling like "real" music.
How to get the most out of it
- Emphasize the rhythmic pocket that makes this tune groove; even at a beginner level, locking the kick pattern (bass drum and low reeds) creates the foundation for everything else to sit on.
- Resist the urge to rush the tempo, especially in the verses. The song's charm lives in its relaxed feel, and patience from the conductor will help younger players breathe and phrase musically.
- Balance the melody between trumpet and flute sections so the hook stays recognizable. If one section overshadows the other, the piece loses its radio-friendly clarity.
- Use the recorded accompaniment or a click to anchor rhythmic confidence during early rehearsals, then gradually conduct the band into independence.
How to use it
Program this early in the concert to set a positive, accessible tone, or pair it with other pop arrangements to create a themed set that speaks directly to audience interest. The 2:15 length and straightforward structure also make it ideal for festival or concert rotations where ensemble variety and concert pacing matter.
Skills your students will build
- Playing a sustained melody within a rhythmic ensemble context
- Balancing part independence with ensemble blend
- Understanding groove-based rhythm and entrances
- Maintaining steady tempo in a pop/rock context
- Phrase shaping in accessible, singable melodies