Roar: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
As Recorded by Katy Perry
Words and music by Katy Perry, Max Martin, Lukasz Gottwald, Bonnie McKee, and Henry Walter / arr. Michael Story
Grade: 2 (Easy)
Item: 00-PK-0006300
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Description
This mid-tempo "power-pop" is the first single released on Katy Perry's 2013 studio album, Prism, and is set in a pop-rock style. Acclaimed as her most successful single to date, even when compared to her chart-topping single "Firework," the uplifting lyrics are certain to bring that same high energy to your developing band performance. (2:30)
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Additional Details
Series:
Pop Young Band
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
196
SKU:
00-PK-0006300
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About the Composer: Katy Perry
Katy Perry is a singer-songwriter and pop icon whose work has defined mainstream pop music for over a decade. Known for crafting infectious, high-energy anthems that resonate with broad audiences, Perry has collaborated with top producers and songwriters to create some of the most recognizable hits in contemporary music.
Why we love this
This arrangement captures the infectious momentum of one of the decade's biggest pop singles while remaining genuinely playable for developing bands. The energetic, driving groove sits perfectly for Grade 2 ensembles, giving students an immediate sense of accomplishment when they nail the familiar hook, and the positive, uplifting message translates powerfully to any concert setting.
What to expect
Bright, propulsive, and unapologetically upbeat. The piece moves with the infectious momentum of a pop-radio staple, built on a solid rhythmic foundation and anchored by a hook that stays with you. It feels confident and celebratory from the first notes.
Who it's for
Band directors working with developing ensembles who want to program current popular music that actually engages students. This Grade 2 arrangement lets younger players experience the thrill of performing recognizable music from the radio while building fundamental ensemble skills.
How to get the most out of it
- Emphasize the steady, driving pulse throughout. This song's power comes from rhythmic confidence, not rushing. Lock in with your rhythm section and the piece sells itself.
- Balance the melodic statement across your sections. The main hook needs to shine, but supporting parts should sit confidently underneath rather than competing for attention.
- Shape the dynamic arc deliberately. Build energy into the stronger sections and pull back slightly on the accompanying figures to let the memorable melodic content breathe.
- Control the articulation to match the pop-rock style. Slightly separated eighths and clean attacks on downbeats will capture that contemporary radio-friendly sound without over-driving the section.
How to use it
Program this as a concert opener or closer to energize your audience and connect with listeners who know the song. It pairs well with other accessible pop or contemporary literature in a spring pops concert or community performance where you want to bridge the gap between what students play in rehearsal and what they hear in everyday life.
Skills your students will build
- Sustaining a steady pulse in a rhythmically driving arrangement
- Balancing melodic and harmonic lines within a pop-rock texture
- Playing with stylistic articulation appropriate to contemporary music
- Reading and executing dynamic and expressive markings across all parts