Fire: Marching Band Conductor Score & Parts
By Jimi Hendrix / Arranged by Jay Bocook / Arranged by Will Rapp
Grade: 4
Item: 35-PK00161763
$75.00
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Fire - Full Score | $8.00 | |
| Fire - Flute/Piccolo | $6.00 | |
| Fire - Bb Clarinet | $6.00 | |
| Fire - Eb Alto Sax | $6.00 | |
| Fire - Bb Tenor Sax | $6.00 | |
| Fire - Eb Baritone Sax | $6.00 | |
| Fire - 1st Bb Trumpet | $6.00 | |
| Fire - 2nd Bb Trumpet | $6.00 | |
| Fire - 3rd Bb Trumpet | $6.00 | |
| Fire - F Horn | $6.00 | |
| Fire - Bb Horn/Flugelhorn | $6.00 | |
| Fire - 1st Trombone | $6.00 | |
| Fire - 2nd Trombone | $6.00 | |
| Fire - Baritone B.C. | $6.00 | |
| Fire - Baritone T.C. | $6.00 | |
| Fire - Tuba | $6.00 | |
| Fire - Electric Bass | $6.00 | |
| Fire - Bells | $6.00 | |
| Fire - Xylophone | $6.00 | |
| Fire - Snare Drum | $6.00 | |
| Fire - Cymbals | $6.00 | |
| Fire - Quad Toms | $6.00 | |
| Fire - Multiple Bass Drums | $6.00 |
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Combining a terrific mix of frantic energy, driving percussion and ensemble riffs, this arrangement of the Jimi Hendrix hit will surely live up to its name on the field. Don't hold back!
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00161763
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About the Composer: Jimi Hendrix
Jimi Hendrix revolutionized electric guitar playing and rock music itself through his innovative use of effects, unconventional techniques, and fearless approach to composition. His influence extends far beyond the concert stage into music education, where his work serves as a bridge between classical training and contemporary styles, encouraging students to think creatively about their instruments and ensemble sound.
Why we love this
Bocook and Rapp have captured the raw intensity of Hendrix's original while making it genuinely playable for Grade 4 bands. The arrangement respects the source material's swagger without asking for technical wizardry, letting students experience the thrill of performing a rock icon with clear success in reach.
What to expect
The piece crackles with the controlled chaos of a rock jam; your ensemble becomes a single instrument channeling Hendrix's restless creativity. Expect your students to feel the adrenaline of playing something genuinely cool, something that makes their friends actually want to watch the marching band.
Who it's for
This arrangement opens rock repertoire to Grade 4 programs that want authentic energy without requiring advanced facility. It's ideal for bands ready to tackle contemporary material and students who need proof that the music they love outside rehearsal belongs on the field.
How to get the most out of it
- Commit fully to the rhythmic pocket; the percussion foundation here drives everything, so lock in with your battery before worrying about perfecting blend across the sections.
- Treat the dynamic contrasts as character shifts rather than volume exercises. The frantic passages should feel chaotic and urgent, while any quieter moments gain impact through deliberate restraint.
- Balance the ensemble riffs so the melody cuts through without the supporting voices disappearing. This isn't about perfect intonation as much as it's about clarity of line.
- Push the tempo naturally; the arrangement lives in forward momentum, and slight hesitation or sluggishness will flatten the energy that makes this chart work.
How to use it
Slot this into a modern or rock-themed show to anchor a set around classic rock repertoire. It also works brilliantly as a closer or a standout feature that energizes audiences and reminds students why they fell in love with music in the first place.
Skills your students will build
- Playing with rhythmic precision in high-energy, syncopated passages
- Balancing ensemble riffs while maintaining clarity of primary melody lines
- Responding to dynamic contrast and dramatic shifts in intensity
- Interpreting rock style articulation and phrasing conventions
- Maintaining forward momentum and groove orientation across the full ensemble