Easy Fix: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Bright, buoyant, and unapologetically fun. The jazz-inflected rhythms and short melodic phrases create a forward momentum that pulls the listener along, landing somewhere between a confidence booster and a musical high-five. It feels contemporary without being trendy.

Grade 2 concert bands seeking repertoire that satisfies both musical growth and audience appeal. This works equally well for developing ensembles, school assemblies, pep rallies, or casual concert settings where the goal is engagement without exhaustion.

• Shape the short phrases with clear air and consistent articulation; jazz style demands precision in how you accent and release each figure.
• Balance the sections so that no one part overpowers the melody; keep the texture light and bouncy rather than thick.
• Work the rhythmic precision early on. Even simple rhythms need snap and agreement across the band for the pep-band feel to land.
• Record a run-through once you have solid fundamentals and listen back as an ensemble. Students hear their own contribution within the full sound and self-correct naturally.

Slot this early in a concert to set an upbeat tone, or use it as a closer when you want the audience to leave the hall energized. It pairs well alongside more lyrical selections, providing contrast and keeping non-traditional concert-goers invested.

• Jazz-style articulation and phrasing
• Sectional balance and texture awareness
• Rhythmic precision in short, repeated figures
• Ensemble listening and blend across sections