Natural: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Michael Kamuf's arrangement captures the raw energy of the original without losing the song's essential character, and the Grade 2.5 voicing keeps it accessible for developing bands. The alto saxophone feature at the top gives your soloists a genuine musical moment, not just a technical showcase. Programming a chart that ESPN used for major college football broadcasts? Your students will feel the cultural weight of what they're playing.

Confident and anthemic. The groove feels almost effortless once your ensemble settles into it, but the writing underneath demands precision in rhythmic alignment and dynamic control. There's a soulful, singing quality to the saxophone feature that contrasts beautifully with the propulsive energy of the full band.

Concert bands at the intermediate level who want to play contemporary music with genuine appeal to their listeners and performers. This works for groups ready to handle rock idioms without needing extensive genre-specific experience.

• Let the alto saxophone solo breathe during the opening. This is where the band's energy is listening, not playing, so the soloist owns the space completely.
• Lock the rhythm section into the groove early in rehearsal. Once your drums, bass, and percussion feel the pocket together, the rest of the band will sit into it naturally.
• Build the dynamic arc toward the conclusion deliberately. The arrangement builds, but only if your ensemble resists pushing tempo or volume too early in the piece.
• The recorded accompaniment is a teaching tool for sectionals, especially for confirming voicings and rhythmic placement in the opening measures.

Save this for a concert where you're mixing classic band repertoire with contemporary hits. The 2:45 runtime makes it a strong anchor piece without dominating your program. Consider pairing it with other pop arrangements that showcase different colors, or use it as a standalone closer that leaves your audience energized.

• Reading and playing rock rhythmic feels (straight eighth-note grooves versus swing interpretations)
• Balancing solo exposure with ensemble awareness
• Maintaining steady tempo and groove against building dynamics
• Blending saxophone and concert band sonorities