Strutter: Marching Band Conductor Score

Name: Strutter: Marching Band Conductor Score
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-42112S
Price: 8.00 USD
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As recorded by KISS

Words and music by Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons [KISS] / arr. Nick Baratta

Grade: 3 (Medium)

Item: 00-42112S

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Here is the hard-rocking tune from KISS in a stellar new arrangement by veteran writer Nick Baratta. Solid scoring, driving percussion, and lots of open fifths for that "in your face" sound make this one of Nick's best charts ever!

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Series: Mega Sounds for Marching Band

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 12

UPC: 038081478654

SKU: 00-42112S

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About the Composer: Paul Stanley

Paul Stanley is the guitarist and co-lead vocalist of KISS, one of rock music's most iconic and commercially successful bands. Since the early 1970s, Stanley has written and performed some of rock's most recognizable anthems, blending theatrical presentation with straightforward, high-energy songwriting that has made KISS a staple of popular culture and concert stages worldwide.

For music educators, Stanley's compositions offer an accessible entry point into contemporary rock repertoire. His melodies are memorable and his song structures are clear, making arrangements like this one ideal for teaching students the fundamentals of rock performance within an educational ensemble context.

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Why we love this

Nick Baratta's arrangement captures everything that makes KISS anthemic without sacrificing clarity for young ensemble players. The open fifths and driving percussion create that signature KISS power while the solid scoring keeps all sections engaged, and the Grade 3 level makes it genuinely playable for most high school marching bands without watering down the attitude.

What to expect

Electric and defiant, with that classic arena-rock swagger. The arrangement crackles with attitude through thick fifths and propulsive rhythm section writing, delivering the bombastic confidence KISS is known for while keeping the energy focused and playable.

Who it's for

High school marching bands at the intermediate to advancing level will find this a straightforward, crowd-pleasing choice that still demands musical precision. It works especially well for programs looking to include contemporary rock in their season without overextending younger or less experienced ensembles.

How to get the most out of it

Lock the percussion section tight on the main groove; the drive comes from the drums and bass drum locking in on the kick figure, so rehearse rhythm section independence early.
Shape the open fifths with dynamic clarity in the brass sections. These intervals need space and definition to cut through; avoid letting them blur together or they lose the 'in your face' character.
Maintain consistent air pressure and articulation across the woodwind lines during the rhythmic passages to keep the pulse sharp and forward-moving.
Balance the melody between trumpet and other brass so the hook stays prominent without drowning out the harmonic support underneath.

How to use it

This is an ideal pops concert or non-traditional show closer; audiences recognize it immediately and the band's energy will match the song's inherent momentum. It also pairs well in a contemporary rock or multimedia-themed concert where you want to bridge classic rock with ensemble performance.