One Direction In Concert: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
As performed by One Direction / Arranged by Michael Brown
Grade: 2
Item: 35-PK00269596
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The English-Irish pop group One Direction is largely responsible for the resurgence of the "boy band" genre. This upbeat medley is sure to be a hit with young audiences and includes "What Makes You Beautiful," "Live While We're Young", and "One Way or Another". Dur: 3:40
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00269596
More about this title
About the Artist: One Direction
One Direction formed on the British television competition The X Factor in 2010 and quickly became a global phenomenon. The five-piece group (later four) defined pop music for a generation of young listeners, earning multiple Grammy nominations and selling millions of albums worldwide. Their influence on contemporary pop culture makes their catalog instantly recognizable to student musicians and audiences alike.
Why we love this
Michael Brown's arrangement captures the infectious energy of these three hits without oversimplifying the band's appeal. At Grade 2, the writing stays accessible while maintaining enough musical personality to engage both players and listeners. Programming pop music at this difficulty level signals to your students that contemporary artists deserve the same care and arranging craft as any classical standard.
What to expect
Bright, youthful, and propulsive. The medley moves through three earworm melodies with enough rhythmic momentum that the 3:40 runtime feels both energetic and cohesive. Young performers will recognize the songs immediately and feel the confidence that comes with playing music they know.
Who it's for
Concert bands at the Grade 2 level who want to program music that resonates with their student musicians and younger audiences. Directors looking for contemporary pop arrangements that don't sacrifice arranging integrity or musical substance.
How to get the most out of it
- Let the rhythmic precision of the ensemble drive these songs forward. One Direction's production is built on tight groove, so lock the articulation and note lengths across sections.
- Balance the melodic lines between upper and lower voices during the transitions between songs. The medley format means clarity in the arrange will make each song shift land with impact.
- Encourage your students to listen to the original recordings before rehearsal. Hearing the source material gives them ownership of the arrangement and helps them nail the style intuitively.
How to use it
Anchor a spring or end-of-year concert with this medley to connect with families and younger audience members. The Grade 2 accessibility also makes it a solid choice for freshman band concerts or community outreach events where demonstrating contemporary arranging serves your program's credibility.
Skills your students will build
- Stylistic articulation in pop idioms
- Maintaining steady groove and internal pulse across tempo-stable sections
- Transitioning cleanly between distinct melodic ideas
- Balancing accompaniment textures against featured lines