Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
As Recorded by Steam
Words and music by Gary de Carlo, Dale Frashuer, and Paul Leka / arr. Paul Cook
Grade: 1 (Very Easy)
Item: 00-PK-0004625
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Description
"Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye" was initially recorded by the pop-rock group Steam and became a number 1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 in the late '60s. Having been recorded by multiple artists since then, it is still popular today, sung and played at sporting games across the USA. Paul Cook has stirred up this hot young band arrangement that will have your students clapping and singing and your audience joining in---a real multitasking musical winner!
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Additional Details
Series:
Pop Beginning Band
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
134
SKU:
00-PK-0004625
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Why we love this
Paul Cook's arrangement captures everything that makes this earworm irresistible while keeping the technical demands accessible to young players. Your band will sound polished and confident on a piece that guarantees audience participation, turning a novelty into a legitimate crowd-pleaser that teaches musicianship without feeling like work.
What to expect
Pure joy and singable simplicity. The familiar melody and driving rhythm create instant connection, while the arrangement keeps everyone engaged across the full instrumentation. Students feel capable and accomplished playing something their audiences genuinely know and want to hear.
Who it's for
Beginning band directors seeking high-engagement repertoire that balances accessibility with genuine musicianship. Grade 1 students who respond well to contemporary material and thrive in ensembles where they can hear themselves clearly within the full sound.
How to get the most out of it
- Encourage full ensemble commitment to the rhythmic drive throughout. This piece lives or dies by the pocket and forward momentum, so lock the tempo and keep it steady even when the texture lightens.
- Balance the vocal or semi-sung sections carefully so melody voices cut through without drowning out the supporting parts. Use sectional rehearsals to blend brass, woodwinds, and rhythm section independently before bringing them together.
- Let the infectious nature of the tune breathe. Grade 1 students often rush novelty material from excitement, so anchor them with clear conducting and a solid drum line.
- Build in intentional space for audience participation. Rehearse cues and gestures so students know exactly when to invite clapping or singing, making it feel spontaneous rather than forced.
How to use it
Reserve this for pops concerts, spring assemblies, or end-of-season performances where formal elegance takes a backseat to shared musical experience. It pairs well with a mixed program of standard grade 1 selections, offering variety without requiring technical stretching.
Skills your students will build
- Maintaining steady tempo and rhythmic precision in a pop/rock groove
- Balancing part independence with ensemble blend across mixed instrumentation
- Executing clean articulation in accessible, song-like writing
- Responding to conductor cues for dynamic control and section coordination