Queen On Stage: Flex Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts

Murtha captures the raw energy of Queen's catalogue without requiring a full rock band setup. The medley structure lets you program something genuinely exciting that your students will recognize and feel invested in performing, and three and a half minutes is the perfect length to hold attention without overshadowing other repertoire.

Swagger and celebration. These are Queen's biggest stadium moments distilled into something your ensemble can own, with the kind of rhythmic confidence and forward momentum that gets people on their feet.

Any director working with younger bands, orchestras, or mixed ensembles who wants high-engagement repertoire that sounds professional without extreme technical demands. This works equally well for general music classes, pep band arrangements, or concert programming aimed at a younger audience.

• Lean into the swagger of 'We Will Rock You.' The stomp pattern should lock tight between percussion and bass; spend rehearsal time making sure that foundation is unshakeable before worrying about the melody.
• Keep 'Another One Bites the Dust' grounded and syncopated. Resist the urge to rush; let the rhythm section own the pocket so the ensemble feels the groove rather than chasing it.
• Build 'We Are the Champions' with deliberate intensity. Save your dynamic reserves for the final section so the climax lands with earned weight.

Pair this with one substantial classical work to create a balanced concert that reaches different listeners. It also functions beautifully as a pep band or festival opener where you need immediate energy and recognition.

• Sustaining a rock rhythm section (locked time feel across drums, bass, and harmony parts)
• Playing with stylistic nuance in a contemporary genre
• Balancing melody against syncopated accompaniment patterns
• Dynamic control across extended passages at consistent tempo