Just Like Fire: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
As Recorded by Pink
Words and music by Oscar Holter, Max Martin, Shellback, and Alecia Moore / arr. Michael Kamuf
Grade: 2 (Easy)
Item: 00-PK-0007318
$67.00
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Description
From the motion picture Alice Through the Looking Glass, Pink's chart-topping power rock anthem, "Just Like Fire," provides a powerful and musical setting for your young band. Themes and motives are passed throughout the wind section, and your percussion section will love playing this chart. This one is sure to be a favorite of your students! (3:00)
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Additional Details
Series:
Pop Young Band
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
260
SKU:
00-PK-0007318
More about this title
About the Composer: Oscar Holter
Oscar Holter is a composer and arranger whose work spans film, television, and popular music. He has established himself as a skilled orchestrator capable of translating contemporary hits into effective ensemble settings that preserve the energy and appeal of the originals.
Why we love this
This arrangement captures the infectious energy of Pink's original without sacrificing musicality or ensemble balance. The passing of themes through the wind section keeps every player engaged, and the rhythmic drive sits perfectly in the Grade 2 sweet spot where students can execute the chart cleanly while still feeling like they're performing something current and cool.
What to expect
A high-octane rock anthem that opens with attitude and maintains its swagger throughout. The energy is relentless but playable; expect your students to approach this with genuine enthusiasm and leave the stage feeling like they've just delivered something their peers actually recognize.
Who it's for
Young concert bands at the Grade 2 level who are ready to program contemporary music without compromising technical control. This works equally well for bands that want to expand beyond traditional repertoire and students who connect with popular music.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock the rhythmic groove in the rhythm section first. The percussion parts are essential to the chart's character, so rehearse drums, bass drum, and mallets as a unit before bringing in the winds.
- Shape the theme statements as they pass from section to section. Each entrance deserves clarity and slight dynamic emphasis so the audience follows the musical conversation.
- Balance the upper and lower winds when they move in counterpoint. Young bands tend to let upper parts dominate; listen carefully for equal weight across the band.
- Maintain forward motion through the slower sections. Even when the tempo settles, the energy should never drop. Use the recorded accompaniment to anchor your tempo and feel.
How to use it
Program this as a mid-set energizer at your spring concert or festival appearance. It pairs well alongside traditional Grade 2 literature and gives audiences a refreshing reminder that concert bands can be contemporary and engaging. The three-minute duration makes it ideal for variety-driven programs.
Skills your students will build
- Executing syncopated rhythms in rock contexts
- Sustaining tone quality while playing with dynamic edge
- Following theme statements across multiple instrument groups
- Responding to pop-influenced phrasing and groove
- Ensemble coordination in fast-moving harmonic changes