Live in the Moment: Marching Band Conductor Score & Parts
Words and Music by Zachary Carothers, John Gourley, Eric Howk, Zoe Manville, Kyle O'Quin, Jason Sechrist, Ammar Malik and John Graham Hill / arr. Brian Scott
Grade: 3 (Medium)
Item: 00-PK-0008326
$60.00
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Description
Alternative rock band Portugal. The Man had a #1 hit with this hard driving rock shuffle. Colorful scoring and contrasting sections will engage your band and audience alike! (2:10)
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Additional Details
Series:
Mega Sounds for Marching Band
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
110
SKU:
00-PK-0008326
More about this title
About the Composer: Zachary Carothers
Zachary Carothers is a founding member and keyboardist of Portugal. The Man, the Portland-based alternative rock band known for their experimental approach to pop songwriting and genre-blending production. His work with the band spans decades of touring, recording, and chart success, establishing him as a musician equally comfortable with intricate arrangements and anthemic hooks.
Why we love this
This arrangement captures the infectious energy of a modern rock hit while remaining musically substantial at the Grade 3 level. The hard-driving shuffle groove and dynamic sectional contrasts give your band real musical material to sink their teeth into, not just a novelty pop transcription. Programming a contemporary hit like this alongside your traditional marching repertoire signals to students and audiences that marching band is a living, evolving art form.
What to expect
Propulsive and colorful, driven by that signature hard shuffle that propelled the original to the charts. The arrangement maintains the song's swagger and modern rock edge while creating distinct musical moments that reward both individual sections and the full ensemble.
Who it's for
Marching bands at the Grade 3 level seeking contemporary repertoire that challenges students musically without sacrificing accessibility. Directors looking to program music that resonates with student musicians and audiences familiar with modern rock will find this particularly engaging.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock the shuffle rhythm across the entire ensemble during the main groove sections. Inconsistency in the shuffle feel will flatten the track's swagger, so establish this collectively before adding any stylistic variation.
- Lean into the dynamic shifts between sections. The scoring's contrast works only if you commit fully to softer passages and then punch back in with intensity when the arrangement builds.
- Allow the rock attitude to breathe. This isn't classical music, so slight pushing and pulling of the tempo within phrases can enhance the track's natural rock feel, provided the core pulse stays locked.
How to use it
Use this as a headliner or closer on a concert where you're mixing traditional marching band fare with contemporary pop and rock selections. Its two-minute-ten-second length makes it ideal for a full program that balances classical arrangements with current hits that generate authentic enthusiasm from your students.
Skills your students will build
- Playing with shuffle rhythms and understanding rock meter
- Balancing individual section identity with full ensemble cohesion
- Responding to dynamic contrast and sectional arrangement changes
- Maintaining groove-based pulse in contemporary styles