Perfection: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

$61.00 USD

Perfection: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Perfection: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-47391
Price: 61.00 USD
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As Performed by Channing Tatum

Words and music by Wayne Kirkpatrick and Karey Kirkpatrick / arr. Patrick Roszell

Grade: 1 (Very Easy)

Item: 00-47391

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Migo (voiced by Channing Tatum) confidently shares his positive outlook on life in the Warner Bros. animated movie Smallfoot. Expose your students to easy syncopations with this fun arrangement of the energetic song. This upbeat tune is both charismatic and memorable!

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Series: Pop Beginning Band

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 156

UPC: 038081547466

SKU: 00-47391

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About the Composer: Wayne Kirkpatrick

Wayne Kirkpatrick has built a career writing songs for animated film and television, bringing wit and heart to family entertainment. His work centers on creating melodies that stick with audiences long after the credits roll, paired with lyrics that balance humor and genuine emotional weight.

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Why we love this

Patrick Roszell's arrangement strips away nothing essential from the original's infectious energy while keeping the notation clean and accessible for Grade 1 bands. The syncopations feel natural rather than forced, giving students a legitimate taste of contemporary pop writing without overwhelming their developing sight-reading skills.

What to expect

Bright, bouncy, and full of personality. The melody radiates optimism while the supportive harmonies stay lean and rhythmically active, creating an arrangement that sounds polished and energetic rather than simplified.

Who it's for

Beginning concert bands looking to program contemporary material that connects with students without compromising musicianship. Teachers who want to introduce syncopation in Grade 1 repertoire will find this arrangement delivers that goal through a piece students recognize and enjoy.

How to get the most out of it

Lock the eighth-note rhythm between woodwinds and brass; this syncopated feel is the song's backbone, and precision here elevates the whole ensemble sound.
Push the tempo slightly forward during the sections marked with syncopation to match the charismatic energy of the original recording.
Balance the melody line so it cuts through clearly; this arrangement distributes the tune across multiple voices, so no single section should disappear into the mix.
Articulate all eighth-note figures with consistent tonguing; the clarity will make those easy syncopations land with purpose.

How to use it

Place this early in a concert to establish energy and engagement with your audience. It works particularly well on programs mixing educational content with audience favorites, or as an anchor for a "contemporary pop" showcase that demonstrates how film music informs modern band repertoire.

Skills your students will build

Reading and performing simple syncopated rhythms (eighth-note anticipations and tied figures)
Maintaining ensemble cohesion during rhythmically active accompaniment parts
Balancing melody and harmony in Grade 1 textures
Developing articulation clarity in pop-influenced style