Fight Song (arr. Paul Murtha): Marching Band Conductor Score & Parts
As performed by Rachel Platten / Arranged by Paul Murtha
Grade: 3-4
Item: 35-PK00437805
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This tune was a hit for Rachel Platten in 2015 but has caught on as a stadium anthem for determination and winning. Impressively scored for the entire band!
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00437805
More about this title
About the Artist: Rachel Platten
Rachel Platten burst onto the charts in 2015 with "Fight Song," a deeply personal anthem about resilience that resonated far beyond pop radio. Originally written as an expression of her own determination during a difficult period, the song found audiences across multiple demographics and became a staple at sporting events, graduations, and rallies where communities gather to celebrate perseverance.
For music educators, Platten's work represents the power of contemporary songwriting to engage students. Her melodies sit naturally in vocal and instrumental ranges, and her lyrics carry meaning that young performers can connect to emotionally, making her songs effective teaching tools for building musicianship alongside meaningful performance experiences.
Why we love this
Paul Murtha's arrangement captures the song's anthemic quality while distributing musical content across the full marching band palette, so every section gets moments to shine. The Grade 3-4 scoring keeps technique accessible without sacrificing the emotional punch that makes this tune resonate in a stadium setting.
What to expect
Powerful without bombast, energetic without exhaustion. The arrangement captures the song's core message of inner strength and determination, translating Platten's intimate vocal delivery into a collective declaration that lands in the stands with genuine impact.
Who it's for
High school and competitive middle school marching bands seeking contemporary repertoire that engages audiences and performers alike. Directors programming a show around themes of achievement, resilience, or current relevance will find this title delivers both musical substance and crowd connection.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the melody across your front ensemble and woodwind sections. The heart of this arrangement lives in clear, sustained phrasing, so emphasize breath control and connection between phrase markers rather than rushing through uniform sixteenth-note passages.
- Treat the dynamic shapes as structural elements, not surface effects. Build intensity toward climactic moments, then pull back intentionally to let the audience feel the emotional arc.
- Lock your battery with the front ensemble early in rehearsals. This arrangement relies on precise rhythmic unity, especially during the more syncopated passages that define the contemporary pop style.
How to use it
This works beautifully as a closer or second-to-last selection when you want to send the audience out feeling inspired. Consider pairing it with another contemporary piece to establish a modern set, or use it as the emotional anchor of a show built around themes of perseverance and community.
Skills your students will build
- Phrasing and musical expression in contemporary popular music
- Balancing melodic content across multiple instrument families
- Executing syncopated rhythms in a marching context
- Dynamic control and intensity management across full ensemble passages
- Stadium projection and presence in a contemporary idiom