Flowers: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Words and music by Michael Pollack, Gregory Aldae Hein and Miley Cyrus / arr. Patrick Roszell
Grade: 2.5
Item: 00-PK-0008689
$75.00
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Description
Perfect for your spring concert, Miley Cyrus's massive number-one hit on the Billboard Hot 100, Flowers, arranged by Patrick Roszell, comes to your concert band. This arrangement would be great with your middle or high school band. (2:30)
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Additional Details
Series:
Pop Young Band
Publisher:
Alfred Music
SKU:
00-PK-0008689
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Why we love this
Patrick Roszell's arrangement captures the infectious melodic hook and contemporary energy of the original without overwhelming younger players. The Grade 2.5 scoring keeps the arrangement accessible across your section while maintaining the song's emotional core, making it a genuinely rewarding piece to rehearse and perform rather than a novelty selection.
What to expect
Bright, energetic, and instantly recognizable. The arrangement radiates the optimism and forward momentum of the original hit while maintaining a concert band's characteristic warmth and fullness of sound.
Who it's for
Middle and high school concert bands seeking contemporary repertoire that connects with student musicians and audiences alike. Directors programming spring concerts or pops nights will find this arrangement strikes an effective balance between accessibility and musicality.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the melody between the upper woodwinds and first trumpet to keep the hook clear; the arrangement works best when listeners can sing along with the tune.
- Lock the rhythm section (percussion, low brass, low reeds) into a steady backbeat that serves as the groove's foundation; slight rhythmic tightness here elevates the entire band sound.
- Shape the dynamics and phrasing as you would a pop vocal; avoid treating chord changes as mere harmonic events and instead let them breathe with the song's original phrasing.
How to use it
Pair this with a mix of traditional concert fare to showcase your band's versatility and reach a broader audience. It works equally well as a standalone feature in a spring concert or as part of a larger pops medley program.
Skills your students will build
- Balancing lead melody voices with harmonic support
- Playing pop/rock stylistic rhythms and phrasing
- Maintaining ensemble groove under contemporary accompaniment patterns
- Connecting concert band instrumentation to current music students know and love