Push It: Marching Band Conductor Score & Parts
As Recorded by Salt-n-Pepa
Words and music by Herbie Azor [Salt-n-Pepa] / arr. Mike Story
Grade: 2 (Easy)
Item: 00-PK-0006233
$60.00
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Push It: Score | $7.00 | |
| Push It: Flute | $3.00 | |
| Push It: 1st B-flat Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| Push It: Optional Bb Clarinet/Horn in Bb | $3.00 | |
| Push It: E-flat Alto Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Push It: Bb Tenor Saxophone/Bartione Treble Clef | $3.00 | |
| Push It: E-flat Baritone Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Push It: 1st B-flat Trumpet | $3.00 | |
| Push It: 2nd B-flat Trumpet | $3.00 | |
| Push It: 1st F Horn | $3.00 | |
| Push It: 1st Trombone | $3.00 | |
| Push It: Baritone B.C. | $3.00 | |
| Push It: Tuba | $3.00 | |
| Push It: Electric Bass | $3.00 | |
| Push It: B-flat Bass Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Push It: Snare Drum | $3.00 | |
| Push It: Quad-Toms | $3.00 | |
| Push It: Tonal Bass Drum | $3.00 | |
| Push It: Cymbals | $3.00 | |
| Push It: Auxiliary Percussion | $3.00 | |
| Push It: Piano Accompaniment | $3.00 | |
| Push It: Drums | $3.00 |
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Description
One of the most recognizable hooks ever written is the basis for this fresh arrangement of the classic hip-hop tune from Salt-n-Pepa. Named one of Rolling Stone magazine's 500 Greatest Songs of All Time and high on the list of VH1's Greatest Hip-Hop Songs, this tune will be a crowd favorite year after year! (1:35)
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Additional Details
Series:
Big and Easy
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
116
SKU:
00-PK-0006233
More about this title
About the Composer: Herbie Azor
Herbie Azor co-wrote "Push It" with Cheryl James and Sandra Denton (Salt-n-Pepa) in 1986, creating one of hip-hop's most enduring and sampled hooks. The track became a landmark moment in rap history, blending minimalist production with an unforgettable melodic line that crossed over to pop radio and established Salt-n-Pepa as cultural phenomena. Azor's production and songwriting acumen shaped the sound of late-1980s hip-hop and continues to influence producers and musicians across genres.
Why we love this
Mike Story's arrangement captures the driving momentum of the original while keeping the energy accessible for Grade 2 ensembles. The recognizable melodic hook ensures immediate engagement from audiences, making this a natural choice for pep rallies, football games, and outdoor concerts where you want genuine excitement and crowd response. It's a repertoire piece that proves marching band can be contemporary and fun without sacrificing musicianship.
What to expect
Propulsive and fun. The original hook carries an unmistakable swagger, and Story's arrangement preserves that character: economical, groove-centered, and built to make people move. It's the kind of piece that gets crowds on their feet and keeps your ensemble loose and energized during rehearsal.
Who it's for
Grade 2 marching bands looking for high-recognition repertoire that connects with audiences and students alike. Directors programming outdoor performances, fall football season, or community events who want a piece that reads as genuinely contemporary, not novelty.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock in the rhythmic groove early in rehearsals by having the section leaders establish a steady pulse before layering parts; this tune depends on a confident sense of swing and forward motion rather than dead precision.
- Balance the lead melody so it cuts through the harmonic texture; the hook needs to be unmistakable from the stands, even in an outdoor venue.
- Shape the dynamic arc intentionally so the arrangement breathes; Grade 2 doesn't mean static, and this piece rewards subtle crescendos and release points that keep the audience connected.
- Marching-specific: plan your spacing early so the melody carriers (likely woodwinds) can project toward the front sideline without the low brass muddying the line on the field.
How to use it
Reserve this for moments when you want maximum audience participation and energy. It works beautifully in a show opener, as an encore, or as the closer of a football halftime set where crowd response matters as much as technical execution. Consider pairing it with more traditional repertoire to create contrast and showcase your ensemble's stylistic range.
Skills your students will build
- Maintaining steady rhythm and groove in a hip-hop idiom
- Balancing melody and accompaniment across the ensemble
- Projecting a clear melodic line in outdoor performance acoustics
- Responding to syncopated figures and contemporary rhythmic patterns
- Building confidence with high-recognition repertoire