Moves Like Jagger: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
As performed by Maroon 5 / Arranged by James Kazik
Grade: 2
Item: 35-PK00255952
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Tuneful and upbeat describe this catchy hit recorded by Maroon 5 with Christina Aguilera. With the melodic lines passed from section to section, this is sure to be fun for the entire band. Dur: 2:00
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00255952
More about this title
About the Artist: Maroon 5
Maroon 5 emerged in the early 2000s as one of pop music's most reliable hit makers, blending funk rhythms, pop sensibility, and accessible melodies across multiple Grammy-winning albums. Their catalog has become a staple of contemporary music education, offering arrangers rich material that resonates with students who hear these songs in their daily lives.
Why we love this
This arrangement captures everything that made the original infectious without requiring virtuosity beyond Grade 2 capabilities. James Kazik's writing passes the melody around your sections so everyone gets a moment in the spotlight, which builds ensemble buy-in faster than a traditional lead-section approach ever could.
What to expect
Upbeat and purposeful, with the kind of infectious energy that makes rehearsal feel less like work. The tune sticks with you immediately, and watching it pass from woodwinds to brass to the full band creates a satisfying sense of musical conversation.
Who it's for
Bands looking to program contemporary repertoire that excites their players without compromising musical standards. This works equally well as a high-energy concert closer or as part of a pop-rock focused concert that brings in listeners beyond traditional band audiences.
How to get the most out of it
- Keep the pulse locked in the rhythm section from the first rehearsal. The groove is the arrangement's backbone, so anchor your timpani, bass drum, and lower winds early and often.
- Balance the melodic lines carefully as they shift between sections. Each instrument family will want to play out, but the magic lives in hearing the tune travel smoothly from one group to the next.
- Let the tempo breathe slightly into phrase endings without losing momentum. This hit thrives on forward motion, so retain energy even when you're shaping dynamic contours.
- Mark cutoffs precisely in both score and parts. At Grade 2, cleaner ensemble releases matter more than perfect attacks.
How to use it
Program this as a crowd-pleaser in spring concerts when you want to demonstrate that concert band repertoire connects to the music students actually listen to. It also serves well as an opener or encore, especially when you're programming around a thematic concert that bridges classical and contemporary styles.
Skills your students will build
- Trading melodic lines between sections while maintaining ensemble cohesion
- Maintaining steady groove in a rock and funk context
- Dynamic control and balance when lines pass between instrumental families
- Phrase shaping without sacrificing rhythmic precision