Something Just Like This: Marching Band Conductor Score & Parts
As performed by The Chainsmokers Coldplay / Arranged by Ishbah Cox
Grade: 3-4
Item: 35-PK00411128
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Recorded by a collaboration of pop groups The Chainsmokers Coldplay, this recent rock hit features a catchy melody, memorable hook and an energetic drive!
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00411128
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About the Artist: The Chainsmokers Coldplay
The Chainsmokers emerged as electronic pop innovators in the mid-2010s, blending electronic production with pop sensibility to create immediate, radio-friendly hooks. Coldplay, British rock legends led by Chris Martin, have spent two decades crafting anthemic melodies and layered arrangements that connect with mass audiences. Their 2017 collaboration on "Something Just Like This" brought together two distinct musical worlds, combining dance production energy with rock accessibility.
Why we love this
Ishbah Cox's arrangement captures the infectious momentum of the original while keeping the chart playable for a Grade 3-4 band. The familiar hook and contemporary energy draw student musicians in immediately, making sectional rehearsals feel rewarding rather than like grinding through period arrangements. It's the kind of piece that keeps your band engaged because they actually want to play it.
What to expect
Propulsive and optimistic with an undeniable radio-friendly shine. The piece moves forward constantly, driven by clean rhythmic energy and a melody that sticks with you long after rehearsal ends, giving your band the satisfaction of playing something they recognize and genuinely enjoy.
Who it's for
Directors building programs that reflect current popular music and want to see their students light up at rehearsal. This arrangement works for bands looking to bridge contemporary repertoire with solid Grade 3-4 musicianship demands.
How to get the most out of it
- Keep the groove locked between bass drum and snare; this piece lives or dies on rhythmic precision in the backbeat. Spend rehearsal time syncing those fundamentals before layering in the melody.
- Balance the hook across multiple voices rather than letting it sit in one section. The melody needs space to breathe, which means trumpets should know when to sit back and let woodwinds carry it.
- Lean into the rock attitude without sacrificing musicality. The piece has swagger, but sloppy articulation will flatten that energy fast.
- Use the dynamic contrast between the verses and the big moments to build momentum through the form. Let quieter sections genuinely settle before the energy returns.
How to use it
Schedule this for a concert where you want to connect with students, families, and audience members who know the tune. It's equally at home opening a pops concert or serving as an engaging concert finale that sends the crowd out smiling.
Skills your students will build
- Articulation clarity in fast eighth-note passages
- Ensemble balance across multiple melody lines
- Sustained groove and rhythmic precision
- Dynamic contrast and musical storytelling
- Rock and pop style interpretation