Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You) (arr. Matt Conaway): Marching Band Conductor Score & Parts
As performed by Kelly Clarkson / Arranged by Matt Conaway / Arranged by Jack Holt
Grade: 3
Item: 35-PK00486530
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Kelly Clarkson's 2012 pop hit, featuring a theme of resilience and hope, takes on new meaning in today's world. Here's an uplifting message in a hard-driving arrangement.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00486530
More about this title
About the Artist: Kelly Clarkson
Kelly Clarkson rose to prominence as the first American Idol winner in 2002, establishing herself as a powerhouse vocalist with an instinctive grasp of emotional storytelling. Her catalog spans pop anthems, country crossovers, and deeply personal ballads; she's known for delivering songs with conviction and vulnerability that resonate across generations of listeners.
Why we love this
Matt Conaway and Jack Holt have channeled the song's core message of perseverance into an arrangement that feels both contemporary and fully realized for marching ensemble. The hard-driving energy translates beautifully to the field, giving your students a piece that's instantly recognizable, genuinely inspiring, and technically engaging without overwhelming a Grade 3 group.
What to expect
Powerful and forward-moving, with an undercurrent of determination beneath the pop sensibility. The arrangement maintains the anthemic quality of the original while channeling it into something athletic and energized, perfect for a field show moment that lands emotionally.
Who it's for
Any marching band looking to program contemporary music that connects with performers and audiences alike. Grade 3 bands with solid fundamentals will find this arrangement accessible without feeling simplified.
How to get the most out of it
- Nail the rhythmic precision in the ensemble hits; this arrangement's power depends on locking the attacks together across all sections, particularly in the driving passages.
- Balance the melody line so it cuts through the accompaniment. The familiarity of this song means audiences will notice if the hook gets buried.
- Lean into the dynamic contrasts. The arrangement likely builds intensity, so resist the urge to play everything at one volume level; shape the phrases intentionally.
- Keep the tempo steady and propulsive. This piece gains momentum from groove rather than rush, so your front ensemble and battery need to sit together comfortably.
How to use it
This works beautifully as a centerpiece closer or as a motivational mid-show statement. Program it alongside other contemporary pieces to show your audience that marching band repertoire spans decades, or use it as a rallying cry for a show built around themes of overcoming adversity.
Skills your students will build
- Executing consistent ensemble rhythms across multiple hits and staggered entrances
- Balancing melody projection with accompaniment texture
- Responding to dynamic layering and phrase shaping in contemporary arrangements
- Maintaining groove and forward motion in a pop-driven harmonic context