Happier (arr. Matt Conaway and Jack Holt): Marching Band Conductor Score & Parts
As performed by Marshmello Bastille / Arranged by Matt Conaway / Arranged by Jack Holt
Grade: 3-4
Item: 35-PK00461106
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Recorded by Marshmello and British band Bastille, "Happier" features an upbeat moderate rock groove and was accompanied by a touching music video about a teen and her pet dog. This impressive chart from Matt Conaway includes plenty of high points and contrast.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00461106
More about this title
About the Artist: Marshmello Bastille
Marshmello is an electronic music producer known for crafting infectious pop and dance tracks that blend accessibility with production sophistication. Bastille is a British pop rock band whose atmospheric arrangements and emotionally resonant songwriting have earned them a global following. Together, their collaboration on "Happier" showcases how contemporary producers and bands are creating memorable pop moments that resonate across generations and performance contexts.
Why we love this
The arrangers have resisted the urge to overcomplicate a song that works because of its emotional clarity and groove. Instead, they've crafted a chart that builds momentum through smart orchestration choices and dynamic contrast, giving your band natural peaks and valleys that feel earned rather than forced.
What to expect
There's an infectious optimism in this arrangement despite the song's bittersweet subject matter. The moderate rock groove creates forward momentum that feels propulsive without becoming frantic, and the orchestration gives enough space for individual sections to shine while building toward moments of real impact.
Who it's for
Grade 3-4 bands looking for contemporary repertoire that connects with their audience without sacrificing musicianship. This works equally well for concert or marching contexts, and it gives your students the chance to perform a song they likely know and care about.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock the moderate rock groove in the rhythm section early in rehearsal. The pocket of this arrangement depends on the snare and bass drum moving as a unified unit.
- Attend to the melodic phrasing of the horn line in the A section. These phrases sit above the groove, so they need space and clarity rather than pushing ahead.
- Balance your mallet percussionists with the drumline during the buildup passages. The texture thins and thickens throughout, and clarity requires deliberate attention to blend at each transition.
- Shape the release points. Where the arrangement pulls back creates as much impact as where it swells, so mark your scores accordingly and rehearse those moments with intention.
How to use it
Consider this for a pops concert, a marching season opener, or a finale that connects with your audience beyond the traditional concert hall crowd. It pairs well with both acoustic and amplified repertoire and gives your band a contemporary touchstone that feels authentic to their musical lives.
Skills your students will build
- Locking groove and pocket awareness in a rock context
- Dynamic shaping across longer musical phrases
- Balancing melody and accompaniment in mixed instrumental textures
- Executing clear articulation in moderate-tempo syncopated rhythms