New Rules: Marching Band Conductor Score & Parts

Tom Wallace's arrangement captures the song's infectious energy without sacrificing the kind of musical sophistication that keeps your players engaged. The horn writing feels integral to the piece rather than decorative, and the steady build gives you a natural arc for pacing and dynamics that competitive or concert marching bands will appreciate.

Propulsive and modern, with the kind of rhythmic swagger that feels fresh next to traditional repertoire. The horn-driven harmonies give it brightness and color; the steady build creates genuine momentum that audiences recognize and enjoy.

Grade 3 bands ready to program contemporary material with real musical substance. This works equally well for competitive circuits and concert settings where you want to feature energetic pop without relying on novelty.

• Lock the pulse early in rehearsals. The groove drives everything; without rock-solid time, the arranged harmonies lose their punch.
• Shape the melodic layers so the top voice always cuts through the harmonic texture. Doubling and countermelodies should support, never compete.
• Push the climax with full commitment. This arrangement earns its uplifting final section only if you let the energy accumulate through the earlier build.
• Use the recorded accompaniment to establish the original's pocket and groove before adding your own interpretation.

Perfect as a mid-set energy boost or finale opener on concert programs. It also plays well as a competitive opener, establishing your band's range and ability to execute contemporary styles with precision.

• Executing syncopated rhythms within a steady groove
• Balancing independent melodic lines within dense harmonic textures
• Shaping dynamic arcs over extended musical phrases
• Interpreting style and pocket in electro-pop idiom
• Playing with precision in fast harmonic rhythm changes