Get Off of My Cloud: Marching Band Conductor Score & Parts
Words and music by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards [The Rolling Stones] / arr. Jerry Burns
Grade: 1.5 (Very Easy)
Item: 00-PK-0007909
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Get your crowd rockin' with this great new Jerry Burns arrangement of the hit made famous by The Rolling Stones. A great stands tune year after year!
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Series:
Very Easy Pops for Marching Band
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
86
SKU:
00-PK-0007909
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About the Composer: Mick Jagger
Mick Jagger is the legendary frontman of The Rolling Stones and co-writer of some of rock and roll's most enduring anthems. Born Michael Philip Jagger in 1943, he emerged as a defining voice of the British Invasion alongside guitarist Keith Richards, shaping popular music from the 1960s onward. His songwriting partnership with Richards produced countless classics that continue to define rock music across generations.
For music educators, Jagger's work represents accessible, high-energy material that connects students to the cultural touchstones of rock history. His melodies are memorable and his rhythmic sensibility is built for ensemble performance, making his compositions natural choices for arrangements at all levels.
Why we love this
This arrangement captures everything that made the original a hit: infectious energy, a hook that sticks immediately, and rock attitude without technical complexity. At Grade 1.5, your students can nail the authenticity of the source material while building confidence with modern popular music. It's a crowd-pleaser that actually sounds like what audiences know, not a watered-down approximation.
What to expect
Confident and cheeky. The arrangement carries the swagger of the original, with a straightforward groove that feels natural to march to and an irresistible momentum that builds throughout. There's a playfulness here that invites your students to perform with attitude and personality.
Who it's for
Marching bands looking for a contemporary show tune that requires minimal rehearsal time and delivers maximum audience impact. The Grade 1.5 difficulty level makes it accessible for bands with newer or younger players while remaining musically honest to the original recording. This is ideal repertoire for bands seeking to program recognizable rock classics without sacrificing musical integrity.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock the kick drum and bass line first. The groove rides on their pocket; once that's solid, the rest of the band finds the pocket naturally.
- Emphasize the syncopation in the main riff. It's what makes this song bounce; clean articulation in the brass and reeds on those offbeats will capture the original's swagger.
- Keep the energy steady throughout. Resist the temptation to rush during the hits; let the arrangement breathe where it's designed to.
- Balance the melody across your sections. This isn't a showcase for one part; the strength comes from blend and unity in the horn line.
How to use it
This works beautifully as a high-energy opener or closer on a concert that mixes eras and styles. Program it alongside classic marching band standards to show your audience the full range of your ensemble's versatility. It's also perfect for pregame or community performance contexts where recognition and audience engagement matter.
Skills your students will build
- Syncopated rhythmic articulation in rock style
- Maintaining groove and pocket in ensemble playing
- Balancing melodic lines across multiple sections
- Performing with stylistic authenticity in contemporary idioms