Party in the U.S.A.: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
As Performed by Miley Cyrus
Words and music by Claude Kelly, Lukasz Gottwald, and Jessica Cornish / arr. Patrick Roszell
Grade: 1 (Very Easy)
Item: 00-PK-0004065
$55.00
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Description
The ultimate Miley Cyrus party song! Party in the U.S.A. reached the #1 position on the Billboard Pop 100. So put your hands up and party!
Don't just read it, hear it, play along with it, and watch your students grow with it. In MakeMusic Cloud, Party in the U.S.A.: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts comes alive with professional accompaniment, adjustable tempo, and built-in practice tools that turn solo practice into real progress.
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Additional Details
Series:
Pop Beginning Band
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
134
SKU:
00-PK-0004065
More about this title
About the Composer: Claude Kelly
Claude Kelly is a songwriter and producer who has crafted pop hits across multiple genres, working with major artists to create radio-friendly material with broad appeal. His collaborations often prioritize accessibility and infectious hooks, making his work a natural fit for musicians learning to arrange contemporary music.
Why we love this
Grade 1 arrangements of recognizable pop hits are rare enough to be valuable, but this one lands because the melody is so strong that even a very easy setting feels complete and satisfying. Your beginning band will nail something their families actually know and want to hear, which builds confidence faster than a dozen etudes.
What to expect
Bright, driving, and instantly fun. The arrangement captures the song's irresistible pop energy while staying within the technical reach of young musicians, creating that rare moment when a band can sound contemporary and confident at the same time.
Who it's for
Beginning concert bands and first-year programs looking for accessible material that connects with students' lives outside the band room. The Grade 1 level means your newest players can contribute meaningfully while experienced middle schoolers tackle the full arrangement without boredom.
How to get the most out of it
- Keep the tempo steady and energetic throughout; this song thrives on forward momentum rather than rubato, so lock in with a click track during rehearsals.
- Balance the melody across all sections rather than letting the trumpets dominate; Grade 1 players often need reminders that a single-line texture requires sectional unity.
- Treat articulation consistently within each phrase; mark staccatos and legatos clearly in parts since young players tend to default to tongued eighths regardless of notation.
- Build dynamic contrast gradually across the form rather than hitting all the loud markings immediately; this gives you room to grow toward a satisfying final chorus.
How to use it
Open a fall concert with this to immediately engage an audience of families and friends. A Grade 1 chart of a chart-topping hit also works perfectly as a confidence builder early in the year or as a special number at a pep rally or casual performance.
Skills your students will build
- Reading and executing simple articulation patterns (staccato and legato) with consistency across a section
- Maintaining steady tempo in a pop/contemporary style
- Balancing melodic and harmonic voices in a homophonic texture
- Playing with rhythmic precision in syncopated figures appropriate to Grade 1 level