My Sharona: Marching Band Conductor Score & Parts

Mike Story's arrangement captures the irresistible hook and momentum of the original without oversimplifying it. The Grade 2 voicing means your entire section can execute those famous licks cleanly, and the arrangement honors what made the song a hit in the first place rather than stripping it down to nothing. Students recognize it immediately, they want to play it well, and they leave the rehearsal having worked on articulation, rhythmic precision, and style in a song they actually care about.

Propulsive and sharp, with the kind of melodic catchiness that lodges in your head long after rehearsal ends. The arrangement maintains the song's sleek, driving character while allowing each voice to contribute meaningfully to the texture.

Marching bands at the Grade 2 level who want to program something contemporary and recognizable without sacrificing musicality or section balance. This works equally well for bands aiming to energize a crowd or for directors building a setlist that spans multiple eras without getting stuck in heavy concert band repertoire.

• Lock the articulation on the main riff across all sections; the crisp staccato is what gives this tune its signature bite.
• Balance the melodic lines so the famous hook cuts through clearly without drowning out the supporting voices underneath.
• Keep the tempo steady and driven. This arrangement thrives on forward momentum rather than rubato or drag.
• Mark the dynamic shifts that highlight different instrumental sections; they're the arrangement's way of keeping energy fresh over 1:20.

Pair this with a ballad or something in a classical tradition to show your audience the range of your ensemble. It's an excellent closer for a show or a mid-set energizer because the tunefulness and rhythm appeal to listeners who don't attend concerts regularly. The short duration also makes it ideal for pep band sets or multi-selection competitions where variety and impact matter.

• Clean articulation of repeated sixteenth-note figures
• Maintaining rhythmic precision in syncopated rock grooves
• Balance and voicing in arrangement settings where multiple instruments share melodic material
• Style and interpretation: understanding how to play 'pop' rather than concert band