Shallow: Marching Band Conductor Score & Parts

$55.00 USD

Shallow: Marching Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Shallow: Marching Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-47492
Price: 55.00 USD
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From A Star Is Born

Words and music by Lady Gaga, Mark Ronson, Anthony Rossomando and Andrew Wyatt / arr. Mike Story

Grade: 2 (Easy)

Item: 00-47492

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This powerful GRAMMY® and Oscar award-winning ballad from the hit movie A Star Is Born makes a terrific closer for your show this year. Beginning with an optional alto sax solo, the piece gradually builds to a stunning conclusion.

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Shallow

Series: Big and Easy

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 118

UPC: 038081549705

SKU: 00-47492

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About the Composer: Lady Gaga

Lady Gaga (Stefani Germanotta) is a pop musician and songwriter known for her genre-blending compositions and theatrical approach to popular music. Her work spans from dance-pop to intimate ballads, and she has collaborated with accomplished musicians across multiple styles. "Shallow" represents her gift for writing emotionally resonant melodies that connect with broad audiences while maintaining musical sophistication.

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Why we love this

This arrangement captures the emotional weight of a modern classic without demanding advanced technical skills from your ensemble. Mike Story's Grade 2 setting preserves the song's dramatic arc—from that exposed alto sax opening through the powerful final statement—making it accessible for groups that want to program contemporary, award-winning music with real impact.

What to expect

The piece opens with vulnerability and introspection, a single voice floating over minimal support. As the band gradually enters and layers in, the emotional stakes rise steadily until reaching a stirring, full-voiced conclusion that feels both earned and inevitable.

Who it's for

This arrangement serves marching bands seeking contemporary repertoire that lands emotionally with audiences while staying within realistic technical demands. Directors working with Grade 2 ensembles will appreciate having a modern, award-winning song that doesn't require advanced chops but still sounds polished and purposeful.

How to get the most out of it

Give the alto sax soloist space to breathe during the opening. This moment sets the intimate tone before the band enters, so resist the urge to rush or cram accompaniment underneath.
Shape the dynamic builds carefully across the form. Mark specific crescendos in your parts and conduct them with clear intention so the band understands when they're adding texture versus when they're stepping back.
Balance the melody line against the harmonic support. The power of this arrangement comes from hearing the tune clearly, so adjust voicing levels in rehearsal to ensure the melodic voice cuts through.
Use the full 118 pages strategically. With multiple parts and a complete score, coordinate your parts distribution early so drummers, brass, and woodwinds all receive their materials with enough rehearsal time to integrate.

How to use it

Reserve this as a closer or mid-show emotional anchor. Its contemporary source and dramatic trajectory make it a strong contrast piece between high-energy marches or novelty numbers, and audiences recognize the melody immediately, creating a moment of genuine connection in your show.