Shallow: Marching Band Conductor Score

Name: Shallow: Marching Band Conductor Score
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-47492S
Price: 7.00 USD
Availability: InStock

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: 00-47492S

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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: 8

UPC: 038081549712

SKU: 00-47492S

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About the Composer: Lady Gaga

Lady Gaga has established herself as a composer of considerable craft, writing music that blends pop sensibility with genuine emotional depth. Her work across film, stage, and recording demonstrates a consistent ability to create melodies and harmonic structures that resonate with broad audiences while holding up to serious musical scrutiny.

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Why we love this

Mike Story's arrangement captures the emotional arc of this Oscar-winning ballad while keeping it accessible for Grade 2 ensembles. The optional alto sax solo gives you flexibility in casting, and the strategic build to the finale creates a genuinely moving show closer without requiring virtuosic technique from your players.

What to expect

The piece begins with vulnerability, anchored by the optional sax solo's intimate quality. It gradually unfolds into something grander and more confident, building through layered instrumentation to a conclusion that feels earned rather than sudden. There's genuine power here without bombast.

Who it's for

Marching bands at the high school level seeking a contemporary ballad with emotional weight and proven crowd appeal. Directors looking for a closer that doesn't require advanced technical demands but still delivers impact will find this arrangement does both.

How to get the most out of it

Shape the opening section with careful dynamic control. The alto sax solo needs space and sensitivity; resist the urge to let the band swell underneath until the arrangement explicitly calls for it.
Manage the gradual build intentionally across the full piece. Mark specific rehearsal points where you add instrumental layers, and work backward from those points so the accumulation feels organic rather than sudden.
Balance the melodic line against harmonic support. Even at Grade 2, players can learn to listen for whether they're carrying the tune or providing foundation; this awareness elevates the overall performance quality.

How to use it

This works best as a closer for a full marching show, where it can contrast with higher-energy opener and midsection material. The ballad format and emotional arc also make it effective as a standalone feature number at a concert or festival setting.