Over My Head: Concert Band Conductor Score

$10.00 USD

Over My Head: Concert Band Conductor Score

Name: Over My Head: Concert Band Conductor Score
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-47389S
Price: 10.00 USD
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As Performed by Echosmith

Words and music by Cara Elizabeth Salimando, Graham Sierota, Noah Sierota, Sydney Sierota, Jeffrey Sierota, Leroy Clampitt, and Paul Phamous / arr. Jason Scott

Grade: 1 (Very Easy)

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It's rare to find a compelling pop tune without chromatic altered tones so perfect for your beginners. Comfortable and familiar syncopation sets the groove. Indie-pop band Echosmith's characteristic fresh style has this tune soaring on the charts with 11 million hits and still counting. A winner! (2:00)

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Series: Pop Beginning Band

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 16

UPC: 038081548081

SKU: 00-47389S

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About the Composer: Cara Elizabeth Salimando

Cara Elizabeth Salimando is the lead vocalist and primary songwriter of Echosmith, the indie-pop band that brought "Over My Head" to mainstream recognition. Her songwriting blends accessible melodies with sophisticated harmonic choices, creating pop music that engages both casual listeners and musicians seeking substance in contemporary repertoire.

Salimando's work with Echosmith demonstrates how pop songwriting can incorporate musical complexity without sacrificing immediate appeal. For music educators, her compositions offer entry points into arranging modern material for young ensembles while maintaining artistic integrity.

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Why we love this

Jason Scott's arrangement captures what made this song a streaming phenomenon while keeping the demands reasonable for players still building fundamentals. The syncopation feels genuinely groovy rather than mechanical, and the chromatic alterations give young musicians something interesting to tune and articulate. Most importantly, your students will recognize this tune, which transforms rehearsal energy from page-turning into genuine engagement.

What to expect

Fresh and modern without the overly smooth production of the original recording. The arrangement spaces the voices thoughtfully, so each section hears its role in the groove. There's energy here, but it's controlled energy—a band that knows what it's playing and why.

Who it's for

Beginning band conductors seeking genuine contemporary music that doesn't talk down to young players. If your ensemble has solid rhythmic foundation and basic intonation control, this arrangement gives them a current pop hit to own as musicians rather than imitate.

How to get the most out of it

Lock the rhythm section (percussion and low brass) into a tight groove before layering in the upper voices. The syncopation only lands if the foundational pulse is unwavering.
Shape the chromatic figures with clear articulation rather than blending them smooth. The alterations should pop slightly to convey the indie-pop character.
Keep the overall tempo buoyant and consistent. At 2:00, rushing is the enemy; a metronome in early rehearsals prevents the syncopation from dragging.

How to use it

Program this early in a concert to energize the audience and reset expectations about what "beginning band" repertoire can be. It pairs naturally with other pop arrangements or can anchor a contemporary music set alongside show tunes. The 2-minute duration makes it ideal as a warmup to a longer classical work or as a standalone opener.