Houdini (arr. Matt Conaway and Matt Finger): Marching Band Conductor Score & Parts
As performed by Dua Lipa / Arranged by Matt Conaway / Arranged by Matt Finger
Grade: 3
Item: 35-PK01402992
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Here's another stunning hit from pop sensation Dua Lipa! With a moderate rock pulse and powerful riffs, this exciting chart uses lots of scoring variety in an effective setting for the stands.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK01402992
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About the Artist: Dua Lipa
Dua Lipa emerged as one of the defining pop voices of the 2010s, building a catalog rooted in infectious hooks, confident production, and songs that translate remarkably well across ensembles and styles. Her work has proven particularly valuable for music educators seeking contemporary repertoire that engages students without sacrificing musicianship.
Known for collaborating with top producers and arrangers, Lipa's compositions balance accessibility with compositional substance. "Houdini" exemplifies her ability to craft material that rewards careful ensemble work while maintaining the energy and momentum that captures student interest.
Why we love this
The arrangers have crafted a setting that respects the original track's magnetism while building in textural variety that keeps a marching ensemble engaged from opener to final note. The moderate rock pulse sits comfortably for a Grade 3 group without oversimplifying the musical content, and the scoring creates natural balance between tutti moments and sectional spotlights that give students ownership of the arrangement.
What to expect
Infectious and propulsive, with the kind of rhythmic magnetism that makes a crowd lean in. The moderate rock feel invites swagger and confidence from the ensemble while the varied scoring creates pockets of sophisticated texture that reward attentive listening and skillful execution.
Who it's for
Grade 3 marching bands seeking contemporary repertoire with genuine musical substance and strong student appeal. Directors can program this confidently knowing the arrangement meets students where their listening lives are while still demanding focus and precision.
How to get the most out of it
- Keep the rock pulse grounded and steady rather than pushing the tempo; the power comes from pocket, not speed.
- Identify which riffs carry the melodic identity and which provide rhythmic texture, then weight your rehearsal priorities accordingly so the arrangement's scoring variety actually registers.
- Lock the opening entrance so the band commits together to the groove from the first measure; indecision reads as amateur even on a pop tune.
- Balance the brass riffs against reed voices carefully in passages where they interweave; the chart's effectiveness hinges on hearing both layers distinctly.
How to use it
Slot this into a program where you want to connect with current student taste without programming a novelty. It works equally well as a standalone closer that leaves the audience energized or as the centerpiece of a pop-forward set mixed with other contemporary or classic hits.
Skills your students will build
- Rock/pop rhythmic phrasing and pocket feel
- Balance between melodic lines and rhythmic riffs
- Sustaining energy and momentum in repetitive harmonic structures
- Sectional entrances and synchronized groove-based playing