Shake It Off: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
As performed by Taylor Swift / Arranged by Robert Longfield
Grade: 1.5
Item: 35-PK00311695
$55.00
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Shake It Off - Conductor Score (Full Score) | $7.50 | |
| Shake It Off - Flute | $6.00 | |
| Shake It Off - Oboe | $6.00 | |
| Shake It Off - Bassoon | $6.00 | |
| Shake It Off - Bb Clarinet 1 | $6.00 | |
| Shake It Off - Bb Clarinet 2 | $6.00 | |
| Shake It Off - Bb Bass Clarinet | $6.00 | |
| Shake It Off - Eb Alto Saxophone 1 | $6.00 | |
| Shake It Off - Eb Alto Saxophone 2 | $6.00 | |
| Shake It Off - Bb Tenor Saxophone | $6.00 | |
| Shake It Off - Eb Baritone Saxophone | $6.00 | |
| Shake It Off - Bb Trumpet 1 | $6.00 | |
| Shake It Off - Bb Trumpet 2 | $6.00 | |
| Shake It Off - F Horn | $6.00 | |
| Shake It Off - Trombone/Baritone B.C. | $6.00 | |
| Shake It Off - Baritone T.C. | $6.00 | |
| Shake It Off - Tuba | $6.00 | |
| Shake It Off - Percussion 1 | $6.00 | |
| Shake It Off - Percussion 2 | $6.00 | |
| Shake It Off - Mallet Percussion | $6.00 | |
| Shake It Off - Timpani | $6.00 |
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Description
This recent hit by pop superstar Taylor Swift features a catchy melody that adapts nicely for very young players. Here is a solid arrangement that your students and audience are sure to enjoy.
Dur: 1:50
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00311695
More about this title
About the Artist: Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift emerged as one of the most prolific songwriters in contemporary music, crafting melodies and lyrics that resonate across generations. Her gift for writing accessible, memorable hooks has made her work a natural fit for music education contexts, where her songs serve as compelling entry points for young musicians learning ensemble skills.
Why we love this
Longfield's arrangement captures the infectious energy of the original without sacrificing playability for Grade 1.5 bands. Your students get to perform a song they know and love while developing fundamental ensemble skills, and your audience leaves the concert humming the melody. That combination of engagement and musical substance is rare at this level.
What to expect
Upbeat and buoyant, with that irresistible pop sensibility that makes it impossible not to move. The arrangement stays true to the original's spirited, feel-good character while remaining transparent enough for young musicians to hear themselves and each other.
Who it's for
Bands at the Grade 1.5 level looking for contemporary repertoire that engages young players and audiences alike. Directors seeking a confidence builder that combines accessibility with genuine musical content.
How to get the most out of it
- Keep the tempo steady and energetic. The groove depends on consistent pulse, so lock in with a clear conducting pattern and don't rush the sixteenth-note figures.
- Balance the melody line across the full ensemble. With multiple sections carrying the tune at different moments, listen for blend and ensure the primary voice projects without drowning out inner harmonies.
- Articulate the rhythmic figures crisply, especially in the percussion section. Clean, unified tongue strokes on repeated notes give the piece its punchy character.
- Let the dynamics breathe. Even a Grade 1.5 arrangement benefits from shaping the phrases; use the dynamic markings to build excitement into the chorus and pull back slightly on the verses.
How to use it
This works beautifully on a concert featuring contemporary pop or lighter fare alongside traditional band repertoire. Consider placing it mid-program to energize the audience and your ensemble, or use it as an encore that reminds listeners why young people love making music together.
Skills your students will build
- Steady ensemble pulse and rhythmic precision in repetitive groove patterns
- Articulation clarity in short, punchy note groupings
- Melodic phrasing across different instrumental families
- Dynamic contrast and phrase shaping at an accessible level