Looking for the perfect stands, dance, or drill team number? Look no further than this catchy tune from Meghan Trainor. The song has a definite retro feel, which will make it a hit will your band and audience alike!
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Doug Adams's arrangement captures the infectious swagger of the original without sacrificing the visual possibilities that make marching band fun. At Grade 2, students get to command a contemporary pop sound that actually excites crowds and gives your front ensemble something memorable to work with. The retro production style means you're not chasing trends; you're programming something with genuine staying power.
What to expect
Playful confidence with a wink toward 1950s and 1960s production styles. The energy is bright and intentional, with a rhythmic swagger that invites movement and visual interpretation without demanding gymnastic-level difficulty.
Who it's for
Grade 2 marching bands ready to program contemporary music that connects with students and audiences alike. Directors seeking a confident-sounding pop arrangement that doesn't require advanced playing technique or complex drill design.
How to get the most out of it
Keep the groove locked between your drum line and bass. The pocket is what sells this arrangement, so prioritize rhythmic cohesion in early rehearsals before worrying about dynamics.
Balance your brass voicings carefully. The retro feel depends on clean, controlled articulation in the horn section; avoid letting the sound get muddy or overpowering the melodic line.
Work the attitude into the marching style itself. This piece rewards crisp movements and deliberate spacing; the attitude is in the execution, not the volume.
How to use it
Pair this as your opener to establish an upbeat, accessible concert tone, or reserve it for a drill feature that showcases your front ensemble's ability to own attitude and style. It works equally well on a spring show or as a crowd-pleaser at competitions where judges appreciate musicianship over technical difficulty.
Skills your students will build
Maintaining groove and pocket in a contemporary pop idiom
Executing clean, controlled articulation in a retro-inflected style
Coordinating rhythm section with brass and auxiliary percussion for unified phrasing
Reading and performing syncopated rhythms across multiple sections
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