Fun, Fun, Fun: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
As performed by Mike Love / As performed by Brian Wilson / As performed by The Beach Boys / Arranged by Johnnie Vinson
Grade: 1.5
Item: 35-PK00320908
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Fun, Fun, Fun - Full Score | $6.00 | |
| Fun, Fun, Fun - Flute | $6.00 | |
| Fun, Fun, Fun - Oboe | $6.00 | |
| Fun, Fun, Fun - Bb Clarinet 1 | $6.00 | |
| Fun, Fun, Fun - Bb Clarinet 2 | $6.00 | |
| Fun, Fun, Fun - Bb Bass Clarinet | $6.00 | |
| Fun, Fun, Fun - Eb Alto Saxophone | $6.00 | |
| Fun, Fun, Fun - Bb Tenor Saxophone | $6.00 | |
| Fun, Fun, Fun - Eb Baritone Saxophone | $6.00 | |
| Fun, Fun, Fun - Bb Trumpet 1 | $6.00 | |
| Fun, Fun, Fun - Bb Trumpet 2 | $6.00 | |
| Fun, Fun, Fun - F Horn | $6.00 | |
| Fun, Fun, Fun - Trombone/Baritone B.C./Bassoon | $6.00 | |
| Fun, Fun, Fun - Baritone T.C. | $6.00 | |
| Fun, Fun, Fun - Tuba | $6.00 | |
| Fun, Fun, Fun - Percussion 1 | $6.00 | |
| Fun, Fun, Fun - Percussion 2 | $6.00 | |
| Fun, Fun, Fun - Bells | $6.00 |
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About the Artist: Mike Love
Mike Love co-founded The Beach Boys in 1961 and served as the group's primary lyricist and one of its distinctive vocalists. His songwriting shaped the band's identity across decades of recording, contributing to some of popular music's most recognizable melodies. Love's work remains a staple in music education settings, offering accessible entry points into rock and pop arrangement for student musicians.
Why we love this
Vinson's Grade 1.5 scoring captures the infectious energy of this hit without overwhelming developing musicians, making it an ideal closer for a spring concert or end-of-year celebration. Parents and audience members will respond immediately to the familiar melody, creating genuine enthusiasm in the hall. The simplicity of the arrangement frees students to focus on musicality and ensemble balance rather than technical demands.
What to expect
Bright and buoyant, with the kind of straightforward joy that defined 1960s pop songwriting. The arrangement captures the song's essential character without fussiness, inviting students to deliver it with genuine warmth and playful energy.
Who it's for
This works beautifully for concert bands at the freshman or early sophomore level, as well as elementary and middle school groups looking for repertoire that engages both performers and audiences. Directors seeking reliable pop arrangements that don't condescend to young musicians will find the straightforward orchestration and memorable melody ideally suited to building ensemble confidence.
How to get the most out of it
- Keep the tempo steady and consistent throughout; the song's charm depends on a groove that sits confidently in the pocket rather than rushing ahead.
- Blend the woodwinds carefully when they carry the main melody in places. Since ranges are kept within comfortable student limits, focus on tone quality and balance between sections.
- Mark any dynamic shifts clearly in your parts before rehearsal so students understand where the arrangement pulls back and where it builds energy.
How to use it
Position this as a natural contrast piece within a varied program, perhaps between a classical work and something more contemporary. Its two-minute length makes it ideal for concert slots where you need a piece that entertains while fitting tightly into your concert flow. The audience familiarity also provides a wonderful momentum builder late in your program.
Skills your students will build
- Maintaining steady tempo and groove in popular music idioms
- Blending melodic lines across woodwind and brass sections
- Responding to dynamic contrast and phrasing in accessible contexts
- Playing with stylistic awareness of rock and pop conventions