Great Balls of Fire: Marching Band Conductor Score & Parts

$55.00 USD

Great Balls of Fire: Marching Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Great Balls of Fire: Marching Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-38544
Price: 55.00 USD
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Words and music by Otis Blackwell and Jack Hammer [Jerry Lee Lewis] / arr. Nick Baratta

Grade: 2.5 (Medium Easy)

Item: 00-38544

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Goodness, gracious, here's a great chart! Veteran arranger Nick Baratta has taken this rock and roll classic by Jerry Lee Lewis to new levels in this driving new version. (1:20)

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Series: Mega Sounds for Marching Band

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 110

UPC: 038081437521

SKU: 00-38544

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About the Composer: Otis Blackwell

Otis Blackwell composed some of rock and roll's most enduring hits, writing or co-writing tracks recorded by Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Johnny Cash. His gift for crafting infectious melodies and driving rhythms made him a vital figure in the early rock era, even as many of his compositions became standards performed by artists across genres.

Blackwell's work remains central to music education because his songs combine accessibility with genuine rhythmic and harmonic sophistication. Arrangers continue to adapt his compositions for student ensembles because the underlying melodic strength and straightforward song structure translate beautifully across instrumentation and skill levels.

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Why we love this

Nick Baratta's arrangement captures everything that makes this song electric while keeping the parts playable for a Grade 2.5 band. The chart maintains the propulsive swagger of the original without asking for technical heroics, which means your students can focus on ensemble precision, articulation style, and capturing that authentic rock attitude.

What to expect

Pure adrenaline and swagger. The arrangement radiates the driving energy of early rock and roll while maintaining clarity in the band sound. From the opening hit through the finish, it feels like the ensemble is charging forward together with intent and joy.

Who it's for

Marching bands with solid fundamentals and a sense of rhythmic confidence. This works well for groups ready to tackle style and attitude alongside technical execution, or for programs looking to open a show or halftime set with something that connects with audiences immediately.

How to get the most out of it

Lock the rhythm section tight from day one. The groove depends on the bass drum, snare, and bass line moving as one unit with crisp, consistent articulation.
Emphasize the syncopation in the melodic lines without letting it drag. These figures sit just ahead of the beat and should feel energetic, not labored.
Shape the dynamics to build momentum through each phrase. Avoid playing the entire chart at the same volume; let sections peak and recede so the band stays engaged for the full 1:20.

How to use it

Program this early in your halftime show or field show to establish momentum and energy with the crowd. It also works beautifully as a stand-alone feature or finale if you want to end on a high-spirited, crowd-pleasing note. The Grade 2.5 level means most competitive programs can secure strong execution and focus on performance polish.