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Kill This Love: Marching Band Conductor Score & Parts

As Recorded by Blackpink

Words and music by Rebecca Johnson, 24, Teddy and R. Tee / arr. Doug Adams

Grade: 2 (Easy)

Item: 00-PK-0008332

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This worldwide hit from the Korean girl group Blackpink set numerous viewing records on social media. Doug Adams' driving arrangement contains lots of unison writing, making it a perfect choice for any band! (1:41)

Don't just read it, hear it, play along with it, and watch your students grow with it. In MakeMusic Cloud, Kill This Love: Marching Band Conductor Score & Parts comes alive with professional accompaniment, adjustable tempo, and built-in practice tools that turn solo practice into real progress.

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Series: Easy Pops for Marching Band
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 62
SKU: 00-PK-0008332

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Why we love this

Doug Adams' arrangement captures the relentless energy of the original without overcomplicating the demands on your section leaders. The heavy unison writing keeps everyone locked together and builds confidence in younger players, while the driving rhythmic foundation gives marching percussion something genuinely satisfying to lock into.

What to expect

Infectious and propulsive. The arrangement channels the track's hypnotic production into straightforward march-ready patterns that feel fresh without demanding instrumental maturity your program may not yet possess.

Who it's for

Bands at the Grade 2 level looking for contemporary repertoire with authentic appeal. This works equally well for groups building foundation skills and more experienced ensembles seeking a crowd-pleasing closer.

How to get the most out of it

  • Nail the precision of the unison passages by having the band identify exactly where these moments occur during the first read-through. Mark them clearly in your score so you can isolate them in sectionals.
  • Drive the rhythm section hard from the opening. This arrangement lives and dies by pulse clarity; the hi-hat and kick patterns need unwavering steadiness to let the melody shine.
  • Balance the front ensemble so the melodic content stays prominent when full band density arrives. The pop groove works only if listeners can follow the tune.

How to use it

Perfect for spring concerts or community events where you want music that connects with current audiences. The short duration (1:41) makes it an excellent opener or closer that doesn't eat significant rehearsal time.

Skills your students will build

  • Maintaining steady pulse in pop/contemporary grooves
  • Balancing unison melody with rhythmic accompaniment
  • Reading and executing syncopated rhythm patterns
  • Listening for precision in densely voiced passages

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