Shut Up and Dance: Marching Band Conductor Score & Parts

$60.00 USD

Shut Up and Dance: Marching Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Shut Up and Dance: Marching Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-43880
Price: 60.00 USD
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As Recorded by Walk the Moon

Words and music by Ryan McMahon, Benjamin Berger, Nicholas Petricca, Sean Waugaman, Kevin Ray, and Eli Maiman [Walk the Moon] / arr. Doug Adams

Grade: 2 (Easy)

Item: 00-43880

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This catchy hit from indie rock band Walk the Moon was climbing the charts at the end of 2014. Doug Adams gives us a rockin' arrangement full of great sounds. It's perfect for the stands or pep band. (2:00)

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Series: Easy Pops for Marching Band

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 124

UPC: 038081502854

SKU: 00-43880

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Why we love this

Doug Adams has created an arrangement that keeps the infectious energy and memorable melodic hooks of the original while tailoring them for marching band instrumentation. The Grade 2 difficulty means your ensemble can capture the fun and impact of this chart-topper without getting bogged down in technical complexity. It's a crowd-pleaser that actually works on the field.

What to expect

Energetic and infectious, with a driving rock pulse that makes you want to move. The arrangement captures the original's infectious optimism and immediacy, translating indie rock attitude into marching band idiom without losing the song's core appeal.

Who it's for

Marching bands looking for contemporary repertoire that resonates with students and audiences alike. This works especially well for programs building a pop-influenced show or seeking high-engagement music that doesn't demand advanced technique.

How to get the most out of it

Lock the front ensemble and percussion together on the rhythmic figures that drive the arrangement; they're the heartbeat of this piece.
Keep the articulation crisp and uniform across the woodwind sections during the main hook. The clarity of the melody depends on it.
Balance the bass line prominently enough that audiences hear the rock groove underneath the melody, not just the tune on top.

How to use it

Program this as a standalone feature or as part of a contemporary pop-themed show. Its 2:00 duration fits comfortably into most set structures, and the accessibility means you can build rehearsal confidence early in the season while still delivering a polished final product.