My Own Worst Enemy (arr. Matt Conaway): Marching Band Conductor Score & Parts
As performed by Lit / Arranged by Matt Conaway / Arranged by Jack Holt
Grade: 3-4
Item: 35-PK00461215
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Recorded by rock band Lit, this hit tune from the late 1990s has become an enduring classic, often appearing in TV and film. The percussion and low brass really help drive this exciting chart.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00461215
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About the Artist: Lit
Lit emerged from Orange County's rock scene in the mid-1990s with a sound that blended pop sensibility with hard rock energy. The band achieved mainstream success with their 1999 album "A Place in the Sun," which featured "My Own Worst Enemy" as a defining single that saturated rock radio and became a staple of late-90s alternative rock.
Why we love this
Matt Conaway's arrangement captures the propulsive drive of the original without sacrificing the hook that made this song unavoidable on radio. The low brass and percussion sections get genuinely interesting material here; this isn't a showcase arrangement where they're merely keeping time. It's the kind of arrangement that gets students engaged because they recognize the song immediately and then discover they have real musical work to do.
What to expect
Immediate and propulsive, with the swagger of late-90s alternative rock translated for the marching field. The arrangement pulses with attitude; you feel the groove in your body before you think about the notes on the page.
Who it's for
Bands at the Grade 3 to 4 level looking for contemporary repertoire that energizes both performers and audiences. Directors who want to bridge the gap between classical and rock programming will find a piece that takes rock idioms seriously while remaining accessible for students still building their technical foundation.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock the groove with your snare line and low brass in the opening statement; this foundation determines whether the whole chart breathes or plods.
- Balance the vocal melody line against the surrounding harmony so the tune cuts through without drowning out the textural layers beneath it.
- Shape your dynamic contours deliberately across the full arrangement; the original has built-in momentum, but your phrasing decisions control whether that feels inevitable or accidental.
- Mark the transitions between sections clearly so the chart maintains its energy and doesn't sag when moving through the different verse and chorus variations.
How to use it
This works as a stadium staple in your regular season rotation, especially effective during football season when audiences expect energy and recognition. Pair it strategically with a ballad to showcase range, or anchor a pop-forward set that demonstrates your band's versatility beyond traditional concert band fare.
Skills your students will build
- Locking rhythmic grooves with precision across multiple sections
- Balancing melodic lines against supporting harmonic texture
- Interpreting rock idioms and stylistic articulation
- Managing dynamic contrast and phrasing in contemporary arrangements
- Reading and executing parts written for a rock ensemble context