Pour Some Sugar On Me (arr. Paul Murtha): Marching Band Conductor Score & Parts
As performed by Def Leppard / Arranged by Paul Murtha
Grade: 3
Item: 35-PK00463687
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This Def Leppard classic from the '80s remains a radio staple -- and one of the all-time best monster party songs! Get the entire stands in a rowdy mood with this winner.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00463687
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About the Artist: Def Leppard
Def Leppard emerged from Sheffield, England in the late 1970s and became one of the defining bands of the 1980s rock era. Their 1987 album "Hysteria" achieved massive commercial success and produced some of the decade's most recognizable anthems, including this track. The band's polished production style and arena rock sensibility made their music accessible to mainstream audiences while maintaining genuine musicianship and songwriting craft.
In the educational setting, Def Leppard's catalog offers marching programs a direct connection to music that students already know and love. Their songs provide engaging material that energizes both performers and audiences without sacrificing musical substance.
Why we love this
Paul Murtha's arrangement captures the infectious energy of the original while actually working for a Grade 3 marching ensemble. The arrangement preserves the song's swagger and crowd-appeal without requiring virtuosic soloists or overly complex rhythmic devices, making it genuinely fun to teach and perform.
What to expect
Pure momentum and attitude. The arrangement delivers the swagger of the original recording with propulsive rhythms that drive forward from the opening note. Expect audiences to recognize this immediately and respond with genuine enthusiasm.
Who it's for
Marching programs seeking repertoire that energizes students and audiences alike. This works especially well for groups that want to feature rock and pop music without stepping outside their current technical abilities.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock into the groove early in rehearsal by identifying the pocket of the rhythm section parts. This song lives or dies on steady eighth-note pulse and confident articulation.
- Balance the volume between your horn line and battery throughout. The melody can easily overwhelm the propulsive quality that makes this arrangement work.
- Nail the unity of the backfield on the main riff. When the brass hits that signature figure, every player needs to attack the same way.
- Use the recorded accompaniment to establish tempo and phrasing before marching outside. Familiarity with the recorded version helps students internalize the style.
How to use it
Program this as a high-energy closer or mid-show moment when you need to shift the mood completely. It pairs well in a show that mixes genres, offering a sharp contrast to classical or contemporary pieces while still reading as a legitimate musical choice for a serious ensemble.
Skills your students will build
- Rock rhythmic vocabulary including eighth-note grooves and syncopated figures
- Ensemble articulation and dynamic control in a non-classical style
- Reading and performing arranged popular music from lead sheets
- Maintaining consistent pulse within a propulsive rhythm section context
- Balancing individual parts within a thick harmonic texture