In My Blood: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
As Recorded by Shawn Mendes
Words and music by Scott Friedman, Shawn Mendes, Teddy Geiger, and Geoffrey Elliot Warburton / arr. Michael Kamuf
Grade: 1.5 (Very Easy)
Item: 00-PK-0007629
$61.00
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Description
From pop icon Shawn Mendes's self-titled third solo recording, this powerful anthem draws from influences such as John Mayer and Justin Timberlake. This arrangement for beginning band will be a favorite of students and audiences alike!
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Additional Details
Series:
Pop Beginning Band
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
238
SKU:
00-PK-0007629
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Why we love this
A contemporary pop song that actually works for beginning band without losing its emotional core. Michael Kamuf's arrangement respects Mendes's original while keeping the instrumentation accessible, so your students play something they recognize and care about rather than a watered-down version.
What to expect
A sincere, introspective pop anthem with accessible harmonies and a steady forward momentum. The arrangement maintains the song's emotional directness while giving each section clear material to play.
Who it's for
Beginning band programs looking to program music that meets their students where they are musically and culturally. Grade 1.5 difficulty makes it accessible to younger or newer ensembles while the contemporary source material keeps energy and engagement high.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the melody across your trumpet and clarinet sections so it sits in front of the harmony voices without overpowering them.
- Let the rhythm section lock in together first; once the pulse is solid, the rest of the band settles into place more easily.
- Lean into the emotion of the lyric even though students are playing instruments. This song carries weight, and that intention will come through in their phrasing.
How to use it
Program this in a concert celebrating contemporary music or student choice repertoire. It pairs well with other pop arrangements at this level and gives audiences a recognizable touchstone while showcasing what your beginning band can accomplish.
Skills your students will build
- Balancing melody and accompaniment voices
- Sustaining phrased lines over multiple measures
- Reading at Grade 1.5 difficulty with standard concert band voicing
- Responding to dynamic and expressive markings that serve the song's emotional arc