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Mash-Up -- Vol. 2: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

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Mash-Up -- Vol. 2: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Featuring: I've Gotta Be Me / Don't Rain on My Parade

Arr. Patrick Roszell

Grade: 3 (Medium Easy)

Item: 00-39547

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The Broadway classic "I've Gotta Be Me" and Barbra Streisand's iconic "Don't Rain on My Parade" meet head-on in this exciting "Mash-Up" drawn from tunes performed on the popular television show Glee. This arrangement is presented in a high-energy style that allows for teaching of swing techniques. An entertaining choice for students and audiences alike! (2:15) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

Don't just read it, hear it, play along with it, and watch your students grow with it. In MakeMusic Cloud, Mash-Up -- Vol. 2: Concert 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: Pop Concert Band
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 222
UPC: 038081453255
SKU: 00-39547

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Why we love this

Roszell captures the theatrical energy of these two iconic songs without losing their distinct character, and the explicit focus on swing techniques gives your band concrete musical work beyond just playing the notes. The mashup structure itself becomes a teaching tool: your students navigate style shifts, articulation changes, and rhythmic precision in a context they recognize and enjoy.

What to expect

High-spirited and brassy, with a theatrical polish that honors both the Glee aesthetic and the original Broadway material. The arrangement moves with infectious energy, building from the familiar melodies into moments of genuine rhythmic sophistication that challenge players without feeling out of reach.

Who it's for

Concert bands working at the Grade 3 level who want repertoire that connects to popular music and television culture without sacrificing musicianship. Directors seeking to teach swing articulation and style in a context that keeps students engaged will find the mashup concept particularly valuable.

How to get the most out of it

  • Establish a clear swing feel in the rhythm section from the first rehearsal. The success of this arrangement rests entirely on how solidly your drums and low brass lock into the shuffle. Record a practice run and listen back to check for consistent pocket.
  • Isolate the transitions between the two songs. These moments demand clean ensemble coordination and a shared understanding of tempo and phrasing. Mark them in your score and give them dedicated rehearsal time.
  • Balance the melodic soloists carefully against the harmonic backdrop. Individual voices need to sing, but the arrangement works best when no section overwhelms the texture.
  • Pay attention to the dynamic markings around the key changes and modulations. Roszell uses dynamics to signal arrival points and build momentum; honor those choices to shape the narrative.

How to use it

This fits naturally into a spring concert celebrating popular music or twentieth-century American song. Its 2:15 duration makes it an efficient opener or strong closer, and the Glee connection may attract student musicians and younger audience members who recognize these songs from the show.

Skills your students will build

  • Swing articulation and phrasing
  • Style differentiation (Broadway ballad vs. up-tempo swing)
  • Ensemble blend in ensemble sections with written solos
  • Reading through key changes and modulations
  • Rhythmic precision in syncopated passages
  • Dynamic control to shape musical arrivals and transitions

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