With its catchy melody and driving percussion, singer Benson Boone's fun tune is a natural for marching band. The powerful scoring by writer Doug Adams will make any band sound twice its size!
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Doug Adams has established himself as a go-to arranger for contemporary pop material in the marching arts, bringing a keen ear for what makes a tune translate effectively to the field. His scores consistently prioritize clarity and accessibility without sacrificing musicality, making him a trusted choice for groups seeking modern repertoire that sounds polished and performance-ready.
Why we love this
Adams strips away nothing essential here. The arrangement preserves the song's infectious hook while distributing the energy across your entire front ensemble and battery in ways that demand precision without requiring virtuosity. Grade 2 groups regularly struggle to sound full; this scoring flips that challenge into an asset.
What to expect
Propulsive and light at once. The driving percussion framework keeps everything grounded while the melody soars above with genuine warmth. There's an ease to the sound that lets audiences in immediately.
Who it's for
Grade 2 marching bands looking to program contemporary pop without compromising musicality. This works equally well for groups building competitive season material or preparing crowd-friendly stadium shows.
How to get the most out of it
Lock the snare line with the bass drum on the foundational groove. That synchronization is what creates the illusion of a much larger ensemble.
Push the melodic voices slightly forward in the mix during the main sections. Let the accompaniment sit underneath rather than compete.
Shape the phrase endings by pulling back slightly on the dynamics rather than stopping abruptly. Breath room makes the piece feel more intentional.
Drill the mallet transitions in the percussion section early and often. Clean handoffs between instruments maintain the forward momentum that makes this tune work.
How to use it
Drop this into the middle of your show as a palette cleanser between more serious selections. Its accessibility makes it a natural crowd favorite, and the moderate difficulty allows you to spend rehearsal time on balance and articulation rather than wrestling with fundamentals.
Skills your students will build
Maintaining steady pulse in syncopated rhythmic figures
Balancing melody against driving accompaniment patterns
Executing clean mallet transitions between pitched percussion instruments
Sustaining musicality in repetitive material through dynamic control
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