Perfection: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
As Performed by Channing Tatum
Words and music by Wayne Kirkpatrick and Karey Kirkpatrick / arr. Patrick Roszell
Grade: 1 (Very Easy)
Item: 00-PK-0007632
$61.00
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Description
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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Additional Details
Series:
Pop Beginning Band
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
156
SKU:
00-PK-0007632
More about this title
About the Composer: Wayne Kirkpatrick
Wayne Kirkpatrick is a Nashville-based songwriter and composer with a prolific catalog spanning film, television, and musical theater. His work on animated films, including scores and songs for major studio productions, demonstrates a gift for crafting melodies that appeal to audiences of all ages while remaining musically sophisticated.
Why we love this
Patrick Roszell's arrangement captures the infectious energy of the original without overwhelming young players. The syncopations are rhythmically clear and engaging, giving Grade 1 students a genuine taste of contemporary pop style without sacrificing balance or ensemble clarity.
What to expect
Upbeat and sunny, with a buoyant rhythm that makes young players want to move. The syncopations add just enough contemporary flavor to feel fresh without losing the simplicity that allows early-stage musicians to participate fully.
Who it's for
Concert band directors seeking accessible pop literature for Grade 1 ensembles. Beginning players benefit from the straightforward ranges and parts, while the modern source material keeps rehearsals engaging and performance rewarding.
How to get the most out of it
- Keep the syncopated figures crisp and precise through consistent subdivision practice. These rhythms define the song's character, so lock them in early and drill them separately before full rehearsal.
- Shape the melodic lines with gentle phrasing even at this easy level. The tune's charm emerges when players connect the notes musically rather than playing them mechanically.
- Balance the upper woodwind melody against the supportive harmony voices. The clarinet and flute lines drive the tune, but accompanimental parts should complement rather than compete.
- Maintain steady tempo and energy throughout. This arrangement thrives on consistent groove and forward momentum, so guard against dragging or rushing through the syncopated sections.
How to use it
Program this early in the concert to set an energetic tone. The pop idiom and movie source create a natural bridge between school music and students' outside listening, making it an excellent choice for family concerts or community performances where accessibility and entertainment value matter equally.
Skills your students will build
- Reading and executing syncopated rhythms in a pop context
- Balancing melody and harmony in contemporary arrangements
- Maintaining steady tempo and groove in a four-on-the-floor style
- Phrasing and shaping simple melodic lines
- Ensemble cohesion across woodwind, brass, and percussion sections