Moves Like Jagger: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
As performed by Maroon 5 / Arranged by Paul Murtha
Grade: 2
Item: 35-PK00256683
$45.00
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Moves Like Jagger - Conductor Score (Full Score) | $6.00 | |
| Moves Like Jagger - Alto Sax 1 | $6.00 | |
| Moves Like Jagger - Alto Sax 2 | $6.00 | |
| Moves Like Jagger - Tenor Sax 1 | $6.00 | |
| Moves Like Jagger - Tenor Sax 2 | $6.00 | |
| Moves Like Jagger - Baritone Sax | $6.00 | |
| Moves Like Jagger - Trumpet 1 | $6.00 | |
| Moves Like Jagger - Trumpet 2 | $6.00 | |
| Moves Like Jagger - Trumpet 3 | $6.00 | |
| Moves Like Jagger - Trumpet 4 | $6.00 | |
| Moves Like Jagger - Trombone 1 | $6.00 | |
| Moves Like Jagger - Trombone 2 | $6.00 | |
| Moves Like Jagger - Trombone 3 | $6.00 | |
| Moves Like Jagger - Trombone 4 | $6.00 | |
| Moves Like Jagger - Guitar | $6.00 | |
| Moves Like Jagger - Piano | $6.00 | |
| Moves Like Jagger - Bass | $6.00 | |
| Moves Like Jagger - Drums | $6.00 | |
| Moves Like Jagger - Aux Percussion | $6.00 | |
| Moves Like Jagger - Flute | $6.00 | |
| Moves Like Jagger - Clarinet 1 | $6.00 | |
| Moves Like Jagger - Clarinet 2 | $6.00 | |
| Moves Like Jagger - F Horn | $6.00 | |
| Moves Like Jagger - Tuba | $6.00 |
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Description
Recorded by Maroon 5 with Christina Aguilera, this infectious dance tune is popular on the airwaves as well as on television commercials. With catchy riffs and a driving rock style, Paul's arrangement is skillfully scored to give everyone a taste of the melody. Includes flexible solo options.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00256683
More about this title
About the Artist: Maroon 5
Maroon 5 emerged in the early 2000s as a pop rock band that brought infectious grooves and sophisticated production to mainstream radio. The group's ability to craft memorable hooks paired with intricate arrangements has made their catalog a fixture in contemporary music education. Their collaborations with major artists, including the chart-topping version of "Moves Like Jagger" with Christina Aguilera, demonstrate their knack for creating songs that translate well across genres and skill levels.
Why we love this
Paul Murtha's arrangement captures what makes this song so irresistible while keeping the instrumentation accessible for a Grade 2 ensemble. Rather than simplifying to the point of blandness, he distributes the iconic riffs and melodic hooks across sections so every player gets a moment that matters. The flexible solo options mean you can customize the piece to showcase the strengths of your particular ensemble.
What to expect
The piece channels urban swagger and infectious energy right from the first moment. You'll hear bright, driving rhythms and catchy melodic fragments that stick with listeners, paired with the smooth sophistication that defines the original recording. There's a blend of funk and rock that feels contemporary and fun without losing musical integrity.
Who it's for
This arrangement works for jazz ensembles seeking contemporary material that students actually recognize and enjoy playing. It suits groups looking to program something engaging for pops concerts, community events, or festivals where you want an immediate connection with the audience. The Grade 2 level makes it accessible to school programs while still offering musical substance.
How to get the most out of it
- Keep the rhythm section locked into the steady, propulsive groove. This piece lives and dies on pocket and ensemble cohesion, so establish a solid click or drum pattern early in rehearsals.
- Highlight the riff passages by balancing dynamics carefully. The catchy lines need to shine without drowning out harmonic support.
- Encourage soloists to listen to the original recording beforehand. Understanding the vocal phrasing and attitude of the tune will inform their interpretation choices.
- Don't rush the tempo. Maroon 5's version has swagger that comes from confidence, not speed.
How to use it
Consider pairing this with other modern pop arrangements to build a "contemporary hits" segment in a spring or fall concert. It works exceptionally well as an opener or closer because of its high-energy character and immediate appeal. You could also slot it into a pops concert alongside standards to show how jazz ensemble writing spans decades and styles.
Skills your students will build
- Reading syncopated rhythmic figures and funk-influenced patterns
- Balancing melody and accompaniment in ensemble textures
- Responding to flexible solo structures and trading sections
- Maintaining steady tempo and pocket in rock and pop idioms
- Interpreting stylistic articulation and dynamics in a contemporary context