Irresistible: Marching Band Conductor Score & Parts
As performed by Fall Out Boy / Arranged by Matt Conaway
Grade: 3
Item: 35-PK00307965
$55.00
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Irresistible - Conductor Score (Full Score) | $6.00 | |
| Irresistible - Flute/Piccolo | $6.00 | |
| Irresistible - Bb Clarinet | $6.00 | |
| Irresistible - Eb Alto Sax | $6.00 | |
| Irresistible - Bb Tenor Sax | $6.00 | |
| Irresistible - Eb Baritone Sax | $6.00 | |
| Irresistible - 1st Bb Trumpet | $6.00 | |
| Irresistible - 2nd Bb Trumpet | $6.00 | |
| Irresistible - 3rd Bb Trumpet | $6.00 | |
| Irresistible - F Horn | $6.00 | |
| Irresistible - Bb Horn/Flugelhorn | $6.00 | |
| Irresistible - 1st Trombone | $6.00 | |
| Irresistible - 2nd Trombone | $6.00 | |
| Irresistible - Baritone B.C. | $6.00 | |
| Irresistible - Baritone T.C. | $6.00 | |
| Irresistible - Tuba | $6.00 | |
| Irresistible - Electric Bass | $6.00 | |
| Irresistible - Mallet Percussion | $6.00 | |
| Irresistible - Snare Drum | $6.00 | |
| Irresistible - Cymbals | $6.00 | |
| Irresistible - Quad Toms | $6.00 | |
| Irresistible - Multiple Bass Drums | $6.00 | |
| Irresistible - Aux Percussion | $6.00 |
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American rock band Fall Out Boy gives us yet another solid hit with this infectious and exciting tune. The signature brass riffs and relentless pulse help to make this a sure winner.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00307965
More about this title
About the Artist: Fall Out Boy
Fall Out Boy emerged from Chicago in the mid-2000s as one of the defining bands of pop punk and emo rock. Their catalog spans nearly two decades of stadium-filling anthems characterized by soaring melodies, intricate vocal harmonies, and the kind of hooks that lodge themselves in listeners' heads for weeks. The band's influence on contemporary rock music extends well into music education, where their songs consistently appear in arrangements for student ensembles seeking material that resonates with modern audiences.
Why we love this
Fall Out Boy's "Irresistible" maintains the band's signature energy while proving remarkably functional for a marching ensemble. Matt Conaway's arrangement preserves the propulsive brass-driven character of the original without sacrificing playability at Grade 3, making this a genuine crowd-pleaser that doesn't require you to strip away the song's essential appeal.
What to expect
From the first measure, this arrangement pulses with the kind of infectious momentum that makes spectators lean forward in their seats. The combination of driving rhythm section and cutting brass lines creates an irresistible forward thrust that mirrors the original's appeal while remaining firmly in marching band idiom.
Who it's for
Directors building programs that speak to current students without sacrificing musical substance. This works equally well for groups confident in their rhythmic precision and those working to tighten their ensemble feel around a high-energy centerpiece.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock in the pulse with your bass drum and snare line first. The relentless forward motion depends entirely on rhythmic precision in your bottom end.
- Balance your brass so the signature riffs sit prominently without drowning out your woodwinds. The interplay between sections is what makes this arrangement sing.
- Mark phrase endings clearly in rehearsal. The forward momentum can tempt students to push through cadential moments rather than shape them.
- Consider your staging to showcase the brass block on exposed riffs. Positioning matters when these memorable hooks carry the musical narrative.
How to use it
Position this as a standalone feature or anchor a contemporary rock segment that demonstrates your students' range across styles. It pairs naturally with other Grade 3 pop arrangements in a concert emphasizing connectivity with student listeners, or use it as your opener to establish energy and engagement from the opening note.
Skills your students will build
- Maintaining steady pulse within syncopated ensemble textures
- Balancing brass section dynamics to highlight exposed melodic material
- Executing clean articulation on rapid rhythmic figures
- Responding to phrase shape and musical intention rather than playing through cadences
- Reading and executing parts within a pop-rock stylistic context