Dynamite: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
As performed by Taio Cruz / Arranged by Paul Murtha
Grade: 2
Item: 35-PK00185154
$45.00
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| Dynamite - Full Score | $6.00 | |
| Dynamite - Flute | $6.00 | |
| Dynamite - Oboe | $6.00 | |
| Dynamite - Bassoon | $6.00 | |
| Dynamite - Bb Clarinet 1 | $6.00 | |
| Dynamite - Bb Clarinet 2 | $6.00 | |
| Dynamite - Bb Clarinet 3 | $6.00 | |
| Dynamite - Eb Alto Clarinet | $6.00 | |
| Dynamite - Bb Bass Clarinet | $6.00 | |
| Dynamite - Eb Alto Saxophone 1 | $6.00 | |
| Dynamite - Eb Alto Saxophone 2 | $6.00 | |
| Dynamite - Bb Tenor Saxophone | $6.00 | |
| Dynamite - Eb Baritone Saxophone | $6.00 | |
| Dynamite - Bb Trumpet 1 | $6.00 | |
| Dynamite - Bb Trumpet 2 | $6.00 | |
| Dynamite - F Horn | $6.00 | |
| Dynamite - Trombone | $6.00 | |
| Dynamite - Baritone B.C. | $6.00 | |
| Dynamite - Baritone T.C. | $6.00 | |
| Dynamite - Tuba | $6.00 | |
| Dynamite - Electric Bass | $6.00 | |
| Dynamite - Percussion 1 | $6.00 | |
| Dynamite - Percussion 2 | $6.00 | |
| Dynamite - Mallet Percussion | $6.00 | |
| Dynamite - Timpani | $6.00 |
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Description
With a driving rock beat and catchy riffs, this recent hit by Taio Cruz is sure to become a much requested tune by your students. Paul's solid arrangement has an authentic feel and will sound great with limited rehearsal time. Dur: 2:25
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00185154
More about this title
About the Artist: Taio Cruz
Taio Cruz burst onto the pop and R&B scene in the late 2000s with infectious hooks and genre-blending production. His work draws from hip-hop, electronic music, and dance rhythms, creating tracks designed to move both bodies and speakers. For music educators, his catalog represents contemporary songwriting that students recognize and engage with immediately.
Why we love this
Paul Murtha's arrangement captures the song's irresistible momentum without requiring extensive rehearsal time from your ensemble. The Grade 2 level keeps the energy authentic while remaining accessible, making this ideal when you need a modern crowd-pleaser that actually sounds polished on stage.
What to expect
Propulsive and radiating confidence, with a modern pop sensibility that never condescends to younger players. The arrangement swings with attitude while maintaining clarity and accessibility.
Who it's for
Concert bands at the Grade 2 level who want a contemporary selection that generates genuine student enthusiasm. This works equally well for school ensembles seeking concert programming that feels current and for groups looking to build momentum on a spring concert.
How to get the most out of it
- Nail the rhythmic pocket early. The rock beat drives this piece, so lock your section timpani and bass drum into a tight groove during the first read-through.
- Balance the riff writing across your woodwinds and brass. These melodic hooks need to cut through clearly, so check intonation carefully in exposed moments.
- Let the arrangement breathe at structural transitions. Murtha's version likely includes hits and rhythmic space; honor those moments rather than pushing through them.
- Record a full run-through once you've nailed the basics. Hearing the piece at performance tempo helps students internalize the style and polish their articulation.
How to use it
Open a concert with this to capture immediate audience energy, or place it strategically mid-program to shift the mood when you need a tempo and style lift. It pairs naturally with other contemporary pop or R&B selections but also creates effective contrast against traditional wind band repertoire.
Skills your students will build
- Sustaining a consistent rock groove across an entire section
- Articulation control in rapid syncopated passages
- Balancing melodic hooks within a full ensemble texture
- Responding to contemporary musical idioms and popular styles
- Maintaining rhythmic precision with driving percussion lines