Faith (from Sing) (arr. Paul Murtha): Marching Band Conductor Score & Parts
As performed by Stevie Wonder feat. Ariana Grande / Arranged by Paul Murtha
Grade: 3-4
Item: 35-PK00374975
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From the entertaining blockbuster animated film "Sing", this driving rock tune was recorded by the legendary Stevie Wonder and featuring Ariana Grande. Just try sitting still for this one!
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00374975
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About the Artist: Stevie Wonder feat. Ariana Grande
Stevie Wonder stands as one of music's most influential multi-instrumentalists and songwriters, with a career spanning five decades of innovation across soul, funk, pop, and R&B. His work consistently blends sophisticated harmonic sensibilities with infectious rhythmic grooves, making his compositions accessible to broad audiences while remaining musically substantial.
Ariana Grande brought her powerhouse vocal presence to "Faith" as a featured artist on the Sing soundtrack, contributing the contemporary pop sensibility that anchors this arrangement. Her collaborations across film and commercial music demonstrate how today's recording artists shape the soundtrack landscape that students encounter in their everyday lives.
Why we love this
Paul Murtha's arrangement captures the infectious drive of the original while keeping the part writing accessible for Grade 3-4 bands. The rock foundation and contemporary source material energize students who recognize this song, which translates directly into engagement and ownership during rehearsals and performances.
What to expect
Propulsive and radiant. The arrangement channels the original's rock swagger while maintaining a bright, celebratory energy that keeps the ensemble and audience engaged from first note to last. There's a confidence in the voicing that makes students feel capable and proud to play it.
Who it's for
Marching bands at the Grade 3-4 level looking for contemporary material that generates genuine excitement in both rehearsal and performance. Directors seeking repertoire that bridges students' media consumption and their instrumental training will find this piece particularly effective.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock the back line into the consistent kick drum pattern early; this groove is the spine of the entire arrangement and everything else sits on top of it.
- Keep the brass entrances precise and rhythmically tight, especially where the melody trades between sections. Any slight lag dulls the song's propulsive character.
- Balance the melodic layer in woodwinds and trumpets so the main tune cuts through without overwhelming the rhythmic foundation that drives the tune forward.
- Lean into the contemporary pop feel rather than overblowing the sound; this arrangement thrives on energy and clarity rather than weight.
How to use it
This works beautifully as a closer or high-energy opener that showcases your ensemble's precision and pop sensibility. Consider pairing it with other contemporary or film-based selections to create a set that reflects what your students actually listen to outside rehearsal.
Skills your students will build
- Maintaining steady groove and rhythmic independence within a funk-based harmonic structure
- Executing crisp, synchronized entrances across multiple voice parts
- Balancing melodic clarity against rhythmic accompaniment figures
- Performing contemporary pop-influenced phrasing within a marching ensemble context