It's All Right: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Featured in the Disney/Pixar Movie Soul
Words and music by Curtis Mayfield / arr. Chris M. Bernotas
Grade: 2.5 (Medium Easy)
Item: 00-PK-0008422
$63.00
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Description
Written by Curtis Mayfield and made famous in the 1960s by The Impressions, this timeless classic has been covered by several major artists and was featured in the Disney/Pixar smash hit movie Soul. This arrangement by Chris M. Bernotas will put a smile on everyone's face and will be a great way to help students learn to play in the swing style. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
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Additional Details
Series:
Pop Young Band
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
81
SKU:
00-PK-0008422
More about this title
About the Composer: Curtis Mayfield
Curtis Mayfield (1942-1999) was a singer, songwriter, and guitarist who fundamentally shaped soul and funk music. Working initially with The Impressions, he developed a distinctive approach to socially conscious songwriting paired with sophisticated vocal arrangements and intricate guitar work. His influence extends far beyond the 1960s and 1970s; his compositions have been sampled, covered, and celebrated across genres for decades, making him a cornerstone figure in American popular music.
Mayfield's catalog demonstrates how popular song can carry both emotional depth and social awareness. For music educators, his work offers students a gateway into understanding how groove, melody, and meaningful lyrical content work together. His compositions remain accessible entry points into soul, funk, and R&B idioms.
Why we love this
This arrangement captures everything that makes "It's All Right" resonate across generations without requiring advanced musicianship. Bernotas has preserved the song's infectious optimism while building in approachable swing feels that let students experience authentic groove at a manageable technical level. Programming this piece signals to your audience that concert band isn't confined to traditional concert literature.
What to expect
Bright and buoyant, with the kind of perpetual optimism that makes you want to move. The arrangement walks the line between playful and sophisticated, inviting the band to groove rather than simply play the notes.
Who it's for
Directors working with Grade 2 to 2.5 concert bands who want to stretch students into jazz and popular idioms without overwhelming them technically. This score is equally valuable for ensembles seeking approachable crossover repertoire that engages audiences and builds student enthusiasm.
How to get the most out of it
- Establish the swing eighth-note feel early in rehearsal by having players listen to the original recording or Mayfield's version with The Impressions; internal rhythmic understanding matters more than counting.
- Balance the melody against the harmonic foundation so the tune stays front and center; this isn't a piece where the rhythm section should dominate.
- Give attention to the articulation markings that define the groove; inconsistent tongue attacks or lazy releases will flatten the vitality.
- Let the energy build naturally across sections rather than forcing intensity; the piece's charm lives in its relaxed confidence.
How to use it
Pair this with a pops or family concert where accessibility and audience connection matter. It works particularly well as a program brightener between heavier concert pieces, or as the closer to a concert that emphasizes student growth across multiple styles. The Disney/Pixar Soul connection gives it contemporary cultural resonance that can spark student interest in the source material.
Skills your students will build
- Swing eighth-note subdivision and feel
- Articulation and phrasing in popular styles
- Maintaining a steady groove within the ensemble
- Balance between melody and accompaniment