Get Smart Theme: Marching Band Conductor Score & Parts
Composed by Irving Szathmary / arr. Mike Story
Grade: 2 (Easy)
Item: 00-PK-0008049
$55.00
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Description
One of the most iconic and memorable TV themes of all time is the basis for this cool new arrangement. With its driving percussion and unique harmonies, this one will be a fan favorite this fall!
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Additional Details
Series:
Big and Easy
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
116
SKU:
00-PK-0008049
More about this title
About the Composer: Irving Szathmary
Irving Szathmary composed the original "Get Smart" theme, one of the most instantly recognizable television themes in entertainment history. His gift for crafting melodies that lodge themselves in the public ear made the theme a cultural touchstone across generations of viewers.
Why we love this
Mike Story's arrangement captures what made the original theme so infectious: that propulsive, slightly mischievous energy and the clever harmonic twists that keep ears engaged. Grade 2 scoring means your entire section can access this crowd-pleaser without drowning in technical demands, so the focus stays on the groove and character that audiences recognize instantly.
What to expect
Sleek and purposeful, with a spy-thriller swagger that's both tongue-in-cheek and genuinely infectious. The driving pulse propels the melody forward while the harmonic choices add sophistication and wit, making it feel more clever than its accessibility level suggests.
Who it's for
Marching bands at the Grade 2 level who want to program accessible, high-recognition material that engages audiences without requiring advanced technical facility. Directors seeking fall repertoire that pairs well with more contemporary or original arrangements.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock the snare and bass drum to drive the signature rhythm that defines the theme; this skeletal percussion foundation is what makes the piece immediately recognizable.
- Shape the melodic line with deliberate phrasing rather than playing it straight; the theme has a playful quality that comes through in how you breathe and accent the contour.
- Balance the harmonies so they support without overwhelming the primary melody; the unique harmonic colors add sophistication without creating muddiness.
- Maintain consistent tempo and groove from top to bottom; this theme lives in its relentless forward motion.
How to use it
Use this as a confident second or third selection in a contest set where you need broad audience appeal and a mood shift from heavier dramatic material. Its cultural weight also makes it effective as a closer on a casual outdoor concert where community recognition matters as much as musicianship.
Skills your students will build
- Maintaining steady pulse and groove in a percussion-driven texture
- Balancing melody against harmonic accompaniment
- Shaping phrasing in a theme with rhythmic identity rather than lyrical arc
- Reading parts in Grade 2 marching band voicing and ranges