Natural: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
As Recorded by Imagine Dragons
Words and music by Justin Tranter, Robin Fredriksson, Mattias Larsson, Daniel Platzman, Ben McKee, Wayne Sermon, and Dan Reynolds / arr. Michael Kamuf
Grade: 2.5 (Medium Easy)
Item: 00-PK-0008115
$68.00
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Description
From their fourth studio album Origins, Imagine Dragons' tune Natural is a powerful rock anthem. With a soulful alto saxophone solo at the start, the groove launches the energetic theme building to an invigorating conclusion. Used by ESPN for their 2018 College Football broadcasts, this became the band's fifth number one song in the U.S. Strong and commanding! (2:45) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
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Additional Details
Series:
Pop Young Band
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
238
SKU:
00-PK-0008115
More about this title
About the Composer: Justin Tranter
Justin Tranter is a composer and songwriter who has shaped the sound of contemporary pop music across multiple decades. His collaborative work with major recording artists and production teams has yielded numerous chart-topping hits, demonstrating a keen ear for melody, groove, and emotional resonance that translates powerfully to ensemble contexts.
Why we love this
Natural arrives as a fully realized rock anthem that respects the capabilities of developing musicians while delivering genuine energy and drive. The alto saxophone feature in the opening section gives soloists a moment to shine within a straightforward, groovy arrangement that keeps the full band engaged throughout.
What to expect
Natural captures the muscular confidence of the original recording while maintaining the clarity needed for student ensembles. The piece propels forward with a driving rock groove, building from a soulful opening through increasingly energetic layers to a powerful finish that feels earned and satisfying.
Who it's for
Concert bands at the middle school through early high school level will find this arrangement both accessible and musically rewarding. The Grade 2.5 difficulty allows younger or less experienced ensembles to access a genuine popular hit without compromising the original's spirit.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock the rhythm section (drums, bass, percussion) to establish the groove from the first measure; this is the foundation everything else rests on.
- Emphasize the alto saxophone entrance with clarity and confidence; this solo sets the character for the entire piece.
- Balance the dynamics carefully as the theme builds; resist the urge to jump to full volume early, leaving room for the climax to register.
- Mark your cutoffs and releases precisely in rehearsal; the ending demands control and unity across all parts.
How to use it
Program this as a closer on a concert that balances classical and contemporary repertoire; audiences respond immediately to a well-played rock arrangement at this level. It works especially well on pops concerts, sports celebrations, or end-of-year programs where you want to showcase student musicianship through music students actually listen to outside rehearsal.
Skills your students will build
- Executing rock grooves and syncopated rhythms with precision
- Balancing parts within a dense, layered texture
- Playing with stylistic control and appropriate articulation for pop/rock idiom
- Building and sustaining musical momentum through dynamic and textural changes
- Featuring a soloist while maintaining ensemble cohesion