Me and My Broken Heart: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
As Recorded by RIXTON
Words and music by Wayne Hector, Steve Mac, Benjamin Levin, Ammar Malik, and Rob Thomas / arr. Victor López
Grade: 2 (Easy)
Item: 00-PK-0006523
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Description
Rixton is a name you should know by now---if not, you'll definitely recognize their #1 single---a really catchy mid-tempo pop song with a melody that's soulful and effusive. With a couple of solo opportunities in the introduction and its laid-back groove, this one will be a hit on your very next concert! (3:00)
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Additional Details
Series:
Pop Young Band
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
198
SKU:
00-PK-0006523
More about this title
About the Composer: Wayne Hector
Wayne Hector is a songwriter and producer who has crafted hit singles across pop and R&B for over two decades. His work with artists like One Direction, Rixton, and Olly Murs demonstrates a gift for writing melodies that lodge instantly in listeners' ears while maintaining genuine emotional depth.
Hector's compositions often balance accessibility with sophistication, making them natural candidates for band arrangement. His understanding of what makes a song memorable translates directly to concert settings, where audiences recognize the material and ensemble musicians find rewarding parts to play.
Why we love this
This arrangement captures everything that made the original a #1 hit without losing the band's voice. The Grade 2 scoring gives every section moments to shine while keeping technical demands manageable, and the laid-back groove invites students to practice phrasing and ensemble balance in a contemporary idiom that actually engages them.
What to expect
Soulful and approachable, with a groove that invites listeners to settle in comfortably. The melody unfolds with genuine warmth, and the arrangement gives the band room to find its own pocket without overwhelming younger players or asking for technical flourishes they're not ready to handle.
Who it's for
Concert bands at the Grade 2 level looking to program contemporary music that students actually know and audiences recognize. Directors seeking material that bridges classical ensemble training with pop literacy, building student investment through familiar repertoire.
How to get the most out of it
- Establish the groove early in rehearsal by tapping the underlying pulse as a full ensemble before adding parts, anchoring the rhythm section and brass around a solid internal clock.
- Feature the solo opportunities in the introduction as a chance for confident players to step forward; these moments set the song's personality, so resist the urge to rush through them.
- Balance the soulful melody against the supporting harmonies by reminding students that pop sensibility demands transparency; every voice should be heard, but the tune always leads.
- Let the mid-tempo pace breathe naturally rather than forcing mechanical precision; the song's appeal rests on pocket and feel, not metronomic rigidity.
How to use it
Program this as a crowd-pleasing midsection piece on a concert mixing classical and contemporary works, or use it as a morale booster during festival season when students need to reconnect with why they joined band in the first place. The 3-minute duration and approachable level make it ideal for spring concerts or as a counterweight to more demanding classical fare.
Skills your students will build
- Playing with intentional groove and pocket rather than strict metronomic time
- Balancing melody-driven writing against supporting harmonic parts
- Managing dynamic control in a pop idiom that rewards subtlety over volume
- Phrasing contemporary material with sensitivity to lyrical contour and text-painting