Rock and Roll All Nite: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
As performed by KISS / Arranged by Paul Murtha
Grade: 2
Item: 35-PK00367476
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First released in 1975, this rock hit is the signature song for the group Kiss and has remained a familiar and enduring rock anthem for the ages. Here is an effective and hard-hitting arrangement for the concert stage. Dur: 1:45
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00367476
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About the Artist: KISS
KISS emerged from New York in the early 1970s and became one of rock music's most theatrical and enduring acts. Known for their elaborate stage presence, face paint, and uncompromising commitment to entertaining crowds, the band built a devoted following through relentless touring and instantly recognizable anthems that defined arena rock.
Why we love this
Paul Murtha's arrangement captures the raw energy that made this song a stadium staple without losing sight of what makes it accessible for high school musicians. Grade 2 concert bands can deliver a genuinely thrilling performance that feels powerful and current, not watered down or academic. Your audience will recognize this one immediately, and your students will actually want to practice it.
What to expect
The arrangement channels the swagger and forward motion of the original; there's an unmistakable rock pulse running through every measure that feels alive and immediate. You'll hear the familiar anthem emerge through a concert band lens, with the kind of driving confidence that makes crowds lean in and pay attention.
Who it's for
Directors programming a concert that needs to connect with student musicians and audiences alike will find this especially valuable. It works for groups seeking contemporary material that has real substance and recognizability without sacrificing musicality or age-appropriate challenge.
How to get the most out of it
- Nail the rhythmic precision in the opening figures; even small timing slips will undermine the propulsive drive that defines this song
- Push the low brass to anchor the groove with confidence, as they're carrying the harmonic weight that lets the melody soar
- Keep the energy consistent through the entire 1:45 duration rather than front-loading excitement; this is endurance rock, not a sprint
- Balance the vocal or lead melody line so it cuts through without the band retreating; this arrangement deserves clarity of texture
How to use it
This lands perfectly in a spring pops concert or a program designed to showcase student musicianship alongside repertoire that demonstrates versatility across genres. Pair it with contrasting material from the classical or jazz canon to remind audiences that concert bands command the full musical spectrum. The 1:45 duration slots efficiently into any concert flow without dominating the program.
Skills your students will build
- Maintaining steady rock groove and syncopated rhythmic figures across extended passages
- Balancing articulation and tone color to support a driving contemporary arrangement
- Reading and executing parts scored across the full concert band voicing while serving the overall groove
- Sustaining energy and ensemble cohesion in a modern idiom