Olivia Rodrigo's recent number 1 pop-rock hit really shines in this great new arrangement of Good 4 You by Brian Scott. The chart has incredible power and drive, and is perfect for the stands, auxiliary features or pep band. (2:10)
Discover MakeMusic Cloud: thousands of interactive titles your students can play along with today.
Hayley Williams is best known as the lead vocalist and primary songwriter of Paramore, the alt-rock band that emerged in the mid-2000s. Her songwriting combines pop sensibility with rock edge, and her work has influenced a generation of contemporary musicians across multiple genres. Williams has also pursued solo projects and collaborative writing, establishing herself as a versatile creator who understands how to craft memorable melodies and emotionally resonant lyrics.
Why we love this
Brian Scott's arrangement captures the raw emotional intensity of the original while building it into something that marches. The arrangement thrives on the energy of ensemble sections and allows auxiliary features genuine moments to shine rather than overshadowing them, making it equally rewarding for winds and percussion.
What to expect
Angry, cathartic, and unapologetic. The arrangement translates Rodrigo's raw vocal delivery into ensemble texture, building from simmering frustration into powerful release. It feels modern and relevant without sacrificing the musical integrity of the original.
Who it's for
Marching bands at the Grade 3 level looking for contemporary repertoire that connects with current music and student interest. Directors can program this for stands, show sequences, or pep band contexts where pop-rock energy and accessibility matter.
How to get the most out of it
Emphasize the dynamic contrast between quieter, introspective passages and the explosive tutti sections. This song lives on emotional peaks and valleys, so commit fully to both.
Lock the snare line with the bass line early in rehearsals. The rhythmic foundation drives the groove that makes this arrangement work.
Let the auxiliary features breathe during their moments. They're not decoration here; they're integral to the power and drive the description promises.
Balance the front ensemble and battery so neither overshadows the winds during the climactic sections. This arrangement needs both working in partnership.
How to use it
This works as a show-closer or peak moment within a longer program, where its drive can hit hardest. It also functions well as a pep band feature since the arrangement was designed with that context in mind. The 2:10 length fits easily into most concert or performance schedules.
Skills your students will build
Balancing dynamic contrast between exposed and tutti sections
Maintaining rhythmic cohesion across winds and percussion in contemporary styles
Interpreting emotional arc and intensity in pop-rock arrangements
Integrating auxiliary and ensemble features into unified ensemble sound
You May Also Like
Scan to Complete Your Purchase
Use your phone's camera to scan the code below
You'll log in on your phone and the order will be added to your account
