Shut Up and Dance: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
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Shut Up and Dance: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts

As performed by Walk The Moon / Arranged by John Berry

Grade: 2

Item: 35-PK00319395
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Recorded by the group Walk The Moon, this contemporary rock hit features a driving pulse and catchy lines. With the melody traded between the saxes and trumpets, this easy chart also features plenty of solid full ensemble scoring. No solos required.

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Publisher: Hal Leonard
SKU: 35-PK00319395

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About the Artist: Walk The Moon

Walk The Moon emerged from Cincinnati in the early 2010s with a mission to craft infectious dance rock that gets people moving. Their breakout hit "Shut Up and Dance" became a cultural phenomenon, landing on charts worldwide and earning millions of streams. The band's signature sound blends synth-driven arrangements with high-energy rock instrumentation, making their catalog instantly recognizable and endlessly adaptable for ensemble settings.

Why we love this

This arrangement captures the irresistible momentum of the original without sacrificing ensemble balance. The Grade 2 accessibility means your students get to own a genuinely cool song rather than a simplified throwaway, and the front-to-back instrumentation keeps everyone engaged through the entire piece.

What to expect

Immediate and infectious. The chart sparkles with the same propulsive optimism as the original, built on locked rhythmic foundation and effortless melody trading between sections. You'll feel the audience lean in the moment those opening measures establish the groove.

Who it's for

Directors programming a concert that needs contemporary vitality without veering into novelty territory. Young jazz ensembles benefit from the straightforward Grade 2 demands while building comfort with modern rock idioms and ensemble articulation.

How to get the most out of it

  • Nail the opening pulse before anything else. The groove drives the whole chart, so lock that fundamental rhythm with your rhythm section and bass before layering the melody.
  • Trade the melody between sax and trumpet sections cleanly. Mark a cutoff point in the parts so the handoff feels deliberate rather than accidental.
  • Keep the full ensemble hits crisp and unified. Those moments are your chart's biggest payoff, so rehearse them specifically for articulation and balance.
  • Match the energy of the recorded version without overshooting into chaos. This tune lives in controlled intensity, not unbridled volume.

How to use it

Pair this with a classic swing number on the same concert to show your students the full spectrum of ensemble jazz. The contemporary groove works especially well as a second-half set opener, resetting energy after a ballad or more intricate selection.

Skills your students will build

  • Rhythmic precision in contemporary rock grooves
  • Melodic phrasing trades between saxophone and trumpet sections
  • Full ensemble articulation and balance in thick chord voicings
  • Dynamic control in driving sections without loss of clarity

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