Last of the Real Ones (arr. Matt Conaway): Marching Band Conductor Score & Parts
As performed by Fall Out Boy / Arranged by Matt Conaway
Grade: 3-4
Item: 35-PK00431405
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Fall Out Boy continues to lead the pack when it comes to hard-hitting rock tunes that work great for marching band! Horns and saxes get a workout on this one, with important contributions from the woodwinds and all the brass.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00431405
More about this title
About the Artist: Fall Out Boy
Fall Out Boy emerged from Chicago in the mid-2000s to become one of rock music's most dynamic acts. Their work blends pop sensibility with high-energy guitar work, propulsive rhythms, and emotionally charged vocals that have resonated across generations of listeners. The band's influence on contemporary rock is substantial, and their catalog provides rich material for adaptive arrangements in educational settings.
Why we love this
Matt Conaway's arrangement captures the visceral drive that makes this track so compelling without overcomplicating the ensemble balance. The instrumentation demands energy from your horns and saxes while keeping woodwinds and brass engaged throughout, which means every section stays invested rather than sitting idle during verse sections.
What to expect
Infectious and propulsive. The arrangement channels the original's kinetic energy while building layers that keep the momentum forward through every measure. It feels like a band that knows how to command attention on the field.
Who it's for
Marching bands at grades 3-4 looking for contemporary material with genuine rock credibility. This works especially well for groups that want to engage students with modern songs while maintaining genuine musical substance.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock the horn and saxophone lines together in the opening; their rhythmic synchronization is what makes the groove breathe.
- Balance the lead saxophone voice so it cuts above the horn section without drowning out harmonic support from the woodwinds.
- Watch for dynamic contrast between the verses and the heavier sections; this arrangement only works if students understand when to pull back and when to commit.
- Front-ensemble and battery should drive the pulse consistently; any wavering in the percussion foundation will destabilize the rock feel across the entire band.
How to use it
Position this in a show that needs an immediate energy spike or as the centerpiece of a contemporary rock segment. Its accessibility makes it ideal for mid-season programming when your students have developed the technical foundation to execute the horn and woodwind writing cleanly.
Skills your students will build
- Balancing independent melodic lines within a dense harmonic texture
- Executing syncopated rhythms with precision at tempo
- Sustaining articulation clarity across extended passages
- Responding to dynamic markings that emphasize contrast over uniformity
- Maintaining ensemble cohesion when multiple sections carry thematic material simultaneously