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Shorties #21: Marching Band Conductor Score & Parts

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Shorties #21: Marching Band Conductor Score & Parts

Featuring: All About That Bass / Timber / Locked Out of Heaven / Still into You

Arr. Victor López

Grade: 2.5-3 (Medium Easy to Medium)

Item: 00-43907

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Victor López does it again! Continuing in his very popular Shorties series are four more short timeout-length arrangements for the stands or pep band. Depend on the Shorties series year after year! (2:10)

Don't just read it, hear it, play along with it, and watch your students grow with it. In MakeMusic Cloud, Shorties #21: Marching Band Conductor Score & Parts comes alive with professional accompaniment, adjustable tempo, and built-in practice tools that turn solo practice into real progress.

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Series: Mega Sounds for Marching Band
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 220
UPC: 038081502991
SKU: 00-43907

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About the Arranger: Victor López

Victor López is a prolific arranger known for creating accessible, energetic arrangements that work in real rehearsal and performance contexts. His Shorties series has become a staple in marching programs nationwide, offering directors reliable, musically substantial pieces that don't require extended rehearsal time.

Why we love this

López understands what marching directors actually need: arrangements that sound polished and engaging in 2 minutes, fit seamlessly into pep band sets, and work across a range of ability levels without sacrificing musical integrity. The Shorties series delivers consistency year after year, which means you can trust this collection to serve your program whether you're filling a halftime slot or energizing a timeout.

What to expect

Four distinct musical snapshots, each built for energy and clarity on the field. These are pieces that connect with audiences instantly—they move, they lock rhythmically, and they showcase your ensemble's abilities in compact, satisfying ways.

Who it's for

Marching band directors seeking repertoire that fills timeout slots, pep band performances, and pre-game entertainment without demanding weeks of rehearsal time. Programs at the Grade 2½-3 level will find these arrangements accessible yet musical, making them ideal for groups building confidence and musicianship alongside foundational marching technique.

How to get the most out of it

  • Establish clear section communication during the rehearsal process; these shorter pieces move quickly, so crisp section independence becomes especially important.
  • Balance the parts so that the melodic voice reads clearly over the harmonic foundation, even in tighter arrangements.
  • Use the full instrumentation provided, but don't hesitate to double or triple parts if your roster requires flexible scoring.
  • Consider the acoustic environment where you'll perform these pieces and adjust dynamics accordingly for indoor versus outdoor venues.

How to use it

Use these arrangements as reliable solutions for pep band gigs, halftime entertainment, or concert-format performances where you need quick-hitting, effective material. Their moderate length makes them ideal for variety programming, where you're alternating styles and tempos throughout a performance to maintain audience engagement.

Skills your students will build

  • Maintaining phrase shapes and musical direction within condensed arrangements
  • Precision in section rhythm and coordination on the field
  • Quick preparation and execution of new material under performance pressure
  • Balance and blend among instrument sections in shorter, tightly-scored pieces

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