Ooh La La (as featured in Smurfs 2): Marching Band Conductor Score

Name: Ooh La La (as featured in Smurfs 2 ): Marching Band Conductor Score
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-42118S
Price: 8.00 USD
Availability: InStock

As recorded by Britney Spears

Words and music by Bonnie McKee, Josh Coleman, Lukasz Gottwald, Henry Walter, J Kash, Fransisca Hall, and Lola Blanc [Britney Spears] / arr. Ralph Ford

Grade: 2.5 (Medium Easy)

Item: 00-42118S

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Here is the catchy, Britney Spears tune that was recently featured in the movie Smurfs 2. Ralph Ford has arranged this chart to be strong and full. Works perfectly as stands material or as an exciting feature song for a drill team or color guard!

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Series: Mega Sounds for Marching Band

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 8

UPC: 038081475592

SKU: 00-42118S

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About the Composer: Bonnie McKee

Bonnie McKee is a songwriter and vocalist known for crafting pop hooks that stick with listeners long after first hearing them. Her work across multiple genres and artist collaborations has made her a reliable voice in contemporary songwriting, with a gift for creating melodies that balance accessibility with genuine musicality.

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Why we love this

Ralph Ford's arrangement captures the infectious energy of the original while keeping the chart playable for Grade 2.5 bands. The voicing stays full and punchy without overcomplicating the parts, making it a genuine crowd-pleaser that rewards solid fundamentals rather than technical fireworks. It works equally well as a confident opener or as a pop feature that gets the audience immediately invested in your show.

What to expect

Bright, energetic, and immediately engaging. The piece carries the sparkle and forward motion of the original recording while sitting comfortably in a marching band context, with robust section writing that keeps all parts involved and active.

Who it's for

This chart is built for bands at the 2.5 level looking for a confident pop selection that audiences instantly recognize and enjoy. It works equally well for groups building stands material or for color guard and drill team features, since the arrangement provides musical substance without demanding virtuosity from any section.

How to get the most out of it

Lock the backbeat with your percussion section. The rhythmic snap of this tune depends entirely on tight snare and bass drum articulation working together.
Shape the melody line with dynamic contour rather than playing it straight. Small crescendos into phrase peaks will make the familiar tune feel freshly arranged instead of expected.
Balance the brass sostenuto lines against the melodic material; they anchor the harmonic motion but shouldn't overshadow the memorable hook.
Match articulation style across the woodwind section on rhythmic figures. Consistency of attack will tighten the overall sound and strengthen the pop sensibility of the piece.

How to use it

Use this as a high-energy feature number that connects with audiences who recognize the film reference. It works effectively mid-show to boost momentum or as a closer if your program needs an upbeat finale. The accessibility of the Grade 2.5 level also makes it a smart choice for pre-game or pep rally performances where you want a polished but confident sound.