Meant To Be: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Words and music by Josh Miller, Tyler Hubbard, David Garcia and Bebe Rexha / arr. Michael Story
Grade: 2
Item: 00-PK-0008634
$68.00
One moment…
Related Items
Meant To Be: Flexible String Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts |
$55.00
|
View | |
Meant to Be: Flexible String Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts |
$55.00
|
View | |
Meant to Be: Flexible String Ensemble Conductor Score |
$9.00
|
View | |
Meant to Be: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts |
$68.00
|
View | |
Meant to Be: Concert Band Conductor Score |
$10.00
|
View |
Description
Pop singer Bebe Rexha teamed up with the country music group Florida Georgia Line to create this number-one hit that crossed numerous pop charts. This arrangement of Meant to Be by Michael Story perfectly captures the feel of the original recording. (2:05)
Don't just read it, hear it, play along with it, and watch your students grow with it. In MakeMusic Cloud, Meant To Be: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts comes alive with professional accompaniment, adjustable tempo, and built-in practice tools that turn solo practice into real progress.
Open in the Player
Jump straight in and assign it today.
Start Your Free Trial
Open this title and explore the full library in minutes.
Sample Audio
1
Audio File
--:--
0:00
0:00
Sample Video
Additional Details
Series:
Pop Young Band
Publisher:
Alfred Music
SKU:
00-PK-0008634
More about this title
Why we love this
Michael Story's arrangement strips the production down to its essential melodic and rhythmic core, letting young players deliver a contemporary hit that still sounds polished and radio-ready. The Grade 2 voicing keeps parts accessible without sacrificing the infectious energy that made this song climb the charts across multiple genres.
What to expect
Bright and infectious, with an easygoing pop-country swagger that feels contemporary without demanding technical pyrotechnics. The arrangement captures the original's laid-back confidence while keeping every player engaged with a melodic or rhythmic responsibility.
Who it's for
Bands working at Grade 2 who want to program something their students recognize and respond to. This works for directors building confidence in younger players through music that resonates beyond the concert hall.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the melody against the rhythmic accompaniment figures; the hook needs clarity, but the groove won't land without a locked rhythm section underneath.
- Nail the articulation in the pop/rock style sections—crisp tonguing on repeated notes creates that contemporary radio sound.
- Use the recorded accompaniment to lock in the groove and nail the tempo; let the original recording be your reference for feel, not just tempo.
How to use it
Perfect for a spring pops concert or a community event where contemporary music connects with family audiences. It pairs well alongside other accessible pop arrangements as part of a lighter concert set, and the familiar melody makes it an engaging encore.
Skills your students will build
- Articulation in contemporary pop/rock style
- Rhythmic precision in syncopated accompaniment figures
- Balancing melodic lines against groove-oriented backgrounds
- Phrasing and dynamics in radio-friendly arrangement contexts