I Just Might: Marching Band Conductor Score & Parts
Words and Music by Chris Brown, Philip Lawrence, Dernst Emile II and Bruno Mars / arr. Jordan Barker
Grade: 3.5
Item: 00-PK-0009518
$65.00
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This mega-hit from Bruno Mars debuted at the top of the charts in early 2026. Jordan Barker's stellar arrangement really has a great groove and will certainly be a fan favorite this fall!
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Series:
Premier Series for Marching Band
Publisher:
Alfred Music
SKU:
00-PK-0009518
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About the Creator: Jordan Barker
Jordan Barker has established himself as one of the most prolific arrangers for marching arts ensembles, with a particular gift for translating contemporary pop hits into high-energy competitive and performance arrangements. His work consistently captures the essence of the original while building in the layered complexity and dynamic range that keeps student musicians engaged and audiences on their feet.
Why we love this
Barker nails the infectious pocket of the original while giving your brass and woodwind sections something genuinely fun to play. The arrangement respects what made this track a chart-topper without getting bogged down in unnecessary complexity, which means your students will nail the infectious groove quickly and spend rehearsal time locking in the details rather than decoding the dots.
What to expect
Smooth, modern, and undeniably groove-oriented. The arrangement captures the laid-back confidence of the original while building enough momentum to give your students something physically energizing to perform. There's swagger here, but it's earned through precision and ensemble control rather than volume.
Who it's for
Programs looking for a crowd-pleasing contemporary hit that fits a Grade 3.5 ensemble without dumbing down the musicianship. This works equally well as a competition opener that grabs judges' attention or as the encore that reminds the crowd why they came to hear marching band in the first place.
How to get the most out of it
- Keep the rhythm section tight and committed to the original's pocket; any wavering in tempo will kill the groove that makes this tune work.
- Balance the solo voice against the ensemble parts. If you're featuring a vocalist, give them enough space to breathe without burying the instrumental texture underneath.
- Pay attention to dynamics as a storytelling tool. Barker builds this arrangement with clear peaks and valleys; resist the urge to just play loud throughout.
- Lock in the syncopation between the front ensemble and pit. This tune lives in the spaces between expected beats.
How to use it
Save this for late season when your fundamentals are solid enough to handle a contemporary feel that rewards attention to balance and pocket. It pairs well with either traditional classics (the contrast works) or as part of a full pop-focused show if you're programming that direction.
Skills your students will build
- Maintaining steady groove and pocket against syncopated ensemble figures
- Reading and executing contemporary rhythmic patterns at Grade 3.5 difficulty
- Balancing individual voice independence with ensemble cohesion
- Dynamic control in a pop/contemporary context