Good Time: Marching Band Conductor Score & Parts

Doug Adams delivers an arrangement that respects the song's pop DNA while building in enough melodic distribution to keep every section engaged. The rhythmic drive never lets up, and the Grade 2 scoring makes it achievable for developing bands without sacrificing the infectious energy that made the original a hit.

Propulsive and buoyant. The arrangement captures the original's irrepressible pop charm, with rhythmic figures that feel urgent and modern. There's a sense of forward momentum and joy throughout, driven by steady grooves and a melody that seems to bounce between voices.

Marching bands at the Grade 2 level looking for high-energy contemporary repertoire that connects with audiences and students alike. This chart works for bands building confidence in reading and executing pop-influenced writing, and it's especially valuable for programs seeking fall-season material that lands well at competitions and community events.

• Keep the groove pocket steady; this chart lives in the pocket, so lock your rhythm section early and often during sectionals.
• Balance the melody when it passes between sections. Each part gets its moment, so make sure no section overwhelms when they're not carrying the tune.
• Commit to the tempo marking and resist the urge to slow down. The infectious quality depends on maintaining that forward motion throughout.
• Listen for the recorded accompaniment during early rehearsals to get the harmonic texture and groove into your ensemble's ears before tackling the written parts.

Schedule this for early fall when bands are rebuilding after summer. The 1:35 runtime and contemporary style make it ideal for halftime or exhibition slots where you want audience connection. It pairs well alongside other accessible pop arrangements, or use it as a confidence builder before tackling more complex material later in the season.

• Reading syncopated rhythmic figures in a pop-influenced context
• Executing clean passing of melody between instrumental sections
• Maintaining groove pocket and steady tempo in dance-pop style
• Balancing dynamics to feature different voices while preserving forward energy
• Interpreting contemporary popular music with ensemble precision