Pop Jams: Vol. 1: Marching Band Conductor Score & Parts
Arranged by Paul Murtha
Grade: 2
Item: 35-PK00146753
$55.00
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Pop Jams: Vol. 1 - Full Score | $8.00 | |
| Pop Jams: Vol. 1 - Flute/Piccolo | $6.00 | |
| Pop Jams: Vol. 1 - Bb Clarinet | $6.00 | |
| Pop Jams: Vol. 1 - Eb Alto Sax | $6.00 | |
| Pop Jams: Vol. 1 - Bb Tenor Sax | $6.00 | |
| Pop Jams: Vol. 1 - Eb Baritone Sax | $6.00 | |
| Pop Jams: Vol. 1 - 1st Bb Trumpet | $6.00 | |
| Pop Jams: Vol. 1 - 2nd Bb Trumpet | $6.00 | |
| Pop Jams: Vol. 1 - F Horn | $6.00 | |
| Pop Jams: Vol. 1 - Bb Horn/3rd Bb Tpt | $6.00 | |
| Pop Jams: Vol. 1 - Trombone | $6.00 | |
| Pop Jams: Vol. 1 - Baritone B.C. (Opt. Tbn. 2) | $6.00 | |
| Pop Jams: Vol. 1 - Baritone T.C. | $6.00 | |
| Pop Jams: Vol. 1 - Tuba | $6.00 | |
| Pop Jams: Vol. 1 - Electric Bass | $6.00 | |
| Pop Jams: Vol. 1 - Bells/Xylophone | $6.00 | |
| Pop Jams: Vol. 1 - Snare Drum | $6.00 | |
| Pop Jams: Vol. 1 - Cymbals | $6.00 | |
| Pop Jams: Vol. 1 - Quad Toms | $6.00 | |
| Pop Jams: Vol. 1 - Bass Drum | $6.00 | |
| Pop Jams: Vol. 1 - Aux Percussion | $6.00 |
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Description
Liven up any sports rally or game with these well-known hits! Includes: "Poker Face" (Lady GaGa), "She Wolf" (Shakira), "Single Ladies" (Beyonce) and "Funhouse" (Pink).
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00146753
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About the Arranger: Paul Murtha
Paul Murtha has built a career writing accessible arrangements that connect young musicians with contemporary music they actually listen to. His work across marching band, concert band, and jazz ensembles demonstrates a gift for preserving the character of original songs while making them playable for developing ensembles.
Murtha understands what energizes a rehearsal room and what lands with an audience. His arrangements prioritize clarity and musical reward without sacrificing the distinctive hooks and grooves that make these songs recognizable.
Why we love this
These arrangements respect what makes each song tick while staying true to Grade 2 accessibility. Murtha captures the attitude and groove of each track, giving students something genuinely exciting to perform rather than a watered-down version of the original.
What to expect
Modern, high-energy, and infectious. These arrangements bring the attitude and drive of their sources into the marching band sound, creating moments that feel current and relevant rather than educational.
Who it's for
Band directors looking to energize pep rallies, football games, or concerts without veering into oversimplified territory. Students at the Grade 2 level who want to play songs their peers actually know and enjoy.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock the pulse first. These songs live and die by their rhythm section, so prioritize your snare, bass drum, and pit before anything else slides into place.
- Emphasize the contrast between sections. The energy shifts between verse and chorus in pop songs, so use dynamic shaping and articulation choices to make those transitions pop.
- Shape the melodic phrases with intention rather than playing straight through. Pop melodies often have a conversational quality that gets lost when every phrase sits at the same dynamic level.
- Keep the tempo steady and supported. A click track or metronome during rehearsals will help sections sync the pocket these arrangements require.
How to use it
These work brilliantly as closer material for pep rallies or halftime shows where audience engagement matters more than extended musical development. You can also program one or two as palette cleansers in a concert setting, bracketing more traditional repertoire to show students the full range of what marching band can express.
Skills your students will build
- Articulation control for rhythmic precision in syncopated passages
- Groove-based ensemble playing and pocket awareness
- Phrase shaping and dynamic contrast within pop song structures
- Balancing melody and accompaniment in contemporary arrangements