Rise Up (arr. Matt Conaway): Marching Band Conductor Score & Parts
As performed by Andra Day / Arranged by Matt Conaway / Arranged by Jack Holt
Grade: 3
Item: 35-PK00487514
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Singer/actress Andra Day has won acclaim for her leading role in the movie "The United States vs. Billie Holiday." Her inspirational 2015 recording of "Rise Up" remains an uplifting song of hope and perseverance appropriate for our times.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00487514
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About the Artist: Andra Day
Andra Day is an acclaimed singer and actress who emerged as a major force in contemporary music and film. Her powerful, emotionally direct vocal style and commitment to socially conscious material have earned her critical recognition, including a Golden Globe nomination for her portrayal of Billie Holiday in the 2021 film "The United States vs. Billie Holiday."
Day's 2015 recording of "Rise Up" became an anthem of resilience and hope, resonating across diverse audiences and cultural moments. The song exemplifies her ability to craft and perform music that transcends entertainment, speaking to universal human experiences of struggle and triumph.
Why we love this
Matt Conaway and Jack Holt have transformed a contemporary pop ballad into an arrangement that lands squarely in the marching arts idiom without sacrificing the song's emotional core. The Grade 3 level opens this inspirational material to a wide range of programs, making it accessible for ensembles that want repertoire with genuine contemporary relevance and positive messaging.
What to expect
Uplifting and grounded. The arrangement honors the song's intimate vocal origins while adapting it for ensemble performance, creating a piece that feels both modern and earnest. There's a quiet strength here rather than bombast; the power comes from unity of purpose and collective voice.
Who it's for
Marching bands at the high school and competitive intermediate level looking for contemporary material with substance. Directors seeking repertoire that speaks to student performers on a personal level and projects meaningful messaging to audiences.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the melodic line across sections during exposed passages; this arrangement likely distributes the main theme across multiple parts, so unified phrasing and dynamic control are essential.
- Emphasize the lyrical quality even in a marching context. The song's power comes from emotional authenticity, not technical flash, so coaching tone production and legit phrasing will matter more than precision mechanics.
- Pay attention to the arrangement's harmonic movement and chord changes. Digital parts make it easier to isolate sections for tuning rehearsals, so use that advantage before full ensemble run-throughs.
- Consider the visual design alongside the musical arrangement. A song built on hope and perseverance deserves staging and movement choices that reinforce rather than distract from those qualities.
How to use it
Program this as a set piece or showcase feature that balances a show built on high-energy material. It works particularly well in the middle section of a program, where it can reset audience energy and give your students a moment to demonstrate their musicality alongside technical facility.
Skills your students will build
- Sustaining legit tone over longer phrases in a marching context
- Balancing individual voices within a melodic line across distributed parts
- Interpreting dynamics and expression with precision across a full ensemble
- Connecting personal musicianship to larger programmatic intent