Like Money: Marching Band Conductor Score & Parts
As Recorded by Wonder Girls
Words and music by Lukas Hilbert, Alex Kronlund, Woo Rhee, and Crystal "Cri$tyle" Johnson [Wonder Girls; Akon] / arr. Victor López
Grade: 3 (Medium)
Item: 00-PK-0008023
$55.00
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Description
Here is the 2012 dance-pop hit from the Wonder Girls featuring Akon in a stellar arrangement by Victor López. This full-sounding chart features lots of rhythmic drive and is perfect for the stands as well as for dance and drill teams. (1:55)
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Additional Details
Series:
Mega Sounds for Marching Band
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
117
SKU:
00-PK-0008023
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Why we love this
Victor López's arrangement captures the infectious pop-dance energy of the original while making it genuinely playable for a Grade 3 band. The rhythmic drive stays front and center without requiring virtuosic soloists, and the full sound from a standard marching ensemble feels polished and radio-ready. This is the kind of chart that works equally well on the field or in the stands because the groove does the heavy lifting.
What to expect
Sleek and propulsive, with a dance-pop swagger that keeps moving forward. The arrangement sparkles with bright articulation and syncopated hooks while maintaining the groove that makes the original so memorable. It's fun to play and even more fun to watch.
Who it's for
Marching bands at the Grade 3 level looking to program contemporary pop music that audiences recognize and students enjoy performing. This arrangement works for groups building confidence in rhythmic precision and modern idioms, as well as bands interested in blending concert and field repertoire.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock the snare and bass drum parts together early in rehearsal; the rhythmic foundation carries the entire arrangement, and precision here lifts everything above it.
- Balance the upper woodwinds and brass so neither overwhelms the pop sensibility. This chart lives in the pocket, not in projection.
- Emphasize consistent eighth-note subdivision across the ensemble. Many sections use syncopated rhythms that sound loose if the band drifts from the grid.
- Allow visual drill to breathe with the dynamics. The arrangement builds and releases, and blocking that responds to those moments keeps the performance engaging on both sides of the stadium.
How to use it
Program this in a set with other pop or contemporary arrangements to showcase your band's range and connect with your audience. The 1:55 duration fits neatly into field shows or concert sets, and the high energy makes it an excellent closer or centerpiece for a modern-focused program.
Skills your students will build
- Reading syncopated rhythms in pop idioms
- Maintaining consistent groove and subdivision within a fixed tempo
- Balancing and blending timbres across woodwind and brass sections
- Responding to dynamic and articulation changes that support arrangement style