Nothin' But A Good Time: Marching Band Conductor Score & Parts
By Bobby Dall / By Rikki Rockett / By Brett Michaels / By Bruce Johannesson / As performed by Poison / Arranged by Tim Waters
Grade: 3-4
Item: 35-PK00161762
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One of the most powerful rock bands in recent decades, Poison recorded this hit in 1988 and it has remained a staple with DJs and dance clubs ever since. Perfect for pumping up the adrenaline level at any sporting event.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00161762
More about this title
About the Composer: Bobby Dall
Bobby Dall co-founded Poison in the early 1980s and served as the band's bassist throughout their most commercially successful period. As a primary songwriter, Dall shaped the group's sound during their peak years, contributing to multiple platinum albums that defined arena rock in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
Why we love this
Tim Waters has captured the infectious energy and singalong hooks of this 1988 arena rock anthem while keeping the writing accessible for Grade 3-4 marching bands. The arrangement preserves what made the original a radio staple without requiring virtuosic chops, making it genuinely fun for students to perform at full volume.
What to expect
Pure adrenaline delivered through a stadium-sized rock groove. The arrangement captures the carefree spirit of the original, where the message is simple: good times and big fun. Audiences recognize it instantly, and students feel the immediate reward of playing something genuinely exciting.
Who it's for
Marching bands looking for crowd pleasers that require solid fundamentals but don't demand advanced technique. This works equally well for bands building confidence in younger members or for established groups that want a high-energy closer at competitions and football games.
How to get the most out of it
- Keep the eighth note pulse locked in the percussion section; the groove lives and dies with rhythmic precision rather than tempo fluctuation.
- Balance the melody across woodwinds and brass so no single section drowns out the hook. The lyrics are already in everyone's head, so let the tune shine through.
- Lean into the rock attitude during the refrain without pushing the tempo faster. Attitude and dynamics deliver the energy better than rushing.
- Use the dynamic shape to build intensity throughout; start compact in the opening and gradually expand the sound as you move through sections.
How to use it
Save this for a moment when you want to shift the emotional temperature of a show. Placement as a penultimate selection or finale gives bands a chance to connect with audiences who might not engage with traditional concert repertoire. It also serves as a confidence builder for younger sections navigating Grade 3-4 difficulty.
Skills your students will build
- Maintaining steady pulse within a rock groove
- Balancing melody and accompaniment across sections
- Executing dynamic control in an energetic context
- Articulation consistency in repeated figures
- Reading parts written specifically for marching instrumentation