Hot Stuff: Marching Band Conductor Score & Parts
As Recorded by Donna Summer
Words and music by Peter Bellotte, Harold Faltermeier, and Keith Forsey / arr. Doug Adams
Grade: 2 (Easy)
Item: 00-PK-0007981
$60.00
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Description
One of the all-time dance-rock favorites is presented in a hot new version by veteran arranger Doug Adams. It's perfect for the stands and a real winner for pep band as well! (1:32)
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Additional Details
Series:
Easy Pops for Marching Band
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
124
SKU:
00-PK-0007981
More about this title
About the Composer: Peter Bellotte
Peter Bellotte is a keyboardist and composer who co-wrote some of the most recognizable pop and dance records of the late 1970s and early 1980s. His work across multiple genres demonstrates a gift for crafting hooks and arrangements that stick with listeners, making his compositions natural fits for educational ensembles seeking repertoire with immediate appeal and commercial polish.
Why we love this
Doug Adams has stripped away nothing essential from this disco-rock classic while making it sit perfectly on the marching field. The arrangement respects the original's infectious groove while giving every section something memorable to play, and at Grade 2, it's accessible enough to let younger bands focus on precision and energy rather than fighting the music.
What to expect
Electric and propulsive, with that unmistakable late-70s gloss married to straight-ahead rock pocket. The arrangement crackles with momentum and invites players to lock into a groove that feels effortless when executed with precision.
Who it's for
Marching bands at the Grade 2 level will find this arrangement immediately accessible without sacrificing the sophistication audiences expect. Pep bands and field shows benefit equally; the rock-solid foundation and memorable hooks make this a crowd-pleaser whether you're in the stands or on the field.
How to get the most out of it
- Keep the pulse locked and consistent throughout; the groove lives in rhythmic precision, not flexibility. Have your rhythm section practice the foundation apart from the full band until the feel is bulletproof.
- Emphasize the syncopated hits that punctuate the verse sections. Mark them clearly in parts and count them religiously in early rehearsals so they land as a unified statement.
- Balance the prominence of melody voices against the supporting harmonies and counter-lines; this arrangement gives multiple sections memorable moments, so resist over-featuring any single voice.
- Approach the dynamic contrasts as part of the arrangement's architecture, not as expressive afterthoughts. The dips and peaks define the song's character and energy arc.
How to use it
This works as a standout novelty number in a concert or field show, offering a refreshing contrast to traditional marching repertoire. Its recognizable melody and high energy also make it an effective closer for pep band performances or a momentum-building piece mid-set when you need the audience fully engaged.
Skills your students will build
- Maintaining consistent pulse in syncopated rhythmic figures
- Balancing ensemble texture across multiple melodic and harmonic lines
- Executing rhythmic precision in contemporary pop/rock style
- Reading and executing dynamic contrast as structural intent