Talkin' Out The Side Of Your Neck: Marching Band Conductor Score & Parts
By Tomi Jenkins / By Larry Blackmon / By Charles Singleton / By Nathan Leftenant / As performed by Cameo / Arranged by Raymond James Rolle II
Grade: 4-5
Item: 35-PK00155968
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Originally recorded by the '80s funk band Cameo, this tune can be heard rockin' stadiums across the country. This version by "Drumline Live" is a powerful churning chart and sizzling hot!
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00155968
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About the Composer: Tomi Jenkins
Tomi Jenkins co-wrote "Talkin' Out the Side of Your Neck" during Cameo's peak years, contributing to the funk outfit's signature sound that defined 1980s pop music. His work with the band helped establish the groove-heavy production style that made Cameo a fixture on radio and in live performance.
Why we love this
Raymond James Rolle II has translated this stadium-ready funk anthem into an arrangement that gives marching bands real energy to work with. The chart captures the original's infectious groove while staying playable at grades 4 and 5, making it accessible without sacrificing the sizzle that makes the tune memorable.
What to expect
Relentless syncopated funk that powers forward on a churning rhythmic engine. This chart has the swagger of an '80s funk record translated for the marching field, hitting with the kind of modern confidence that makes audiences remember what they heard.
Who it's for
Marching programs looking for contemporary funk with real crowd appeal and proven stadium credentials. Your students will recognize this tune, which means they arrive motivated to nail something that sounds immediately satisfying.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock the backbeat with your drum line first. The pocket on the kick and snare drives everything, so nail that foundation before layering in the horns.
- Don't let the funk groove get sluggish. Keep your eighth notes crisp and even; any sloppiness will drain the momentum Raymond built into this arrangement.
- Balance your brass section carefully. The horn parts are meant to lock together as one unified voice, so balance trumpets and trombones to create that churning effect described in the chart.
- Push the final section into a sprint. The energy should build toward the end, not sit flat, so feel free to accelerate slightly in your last pass through the theme.
How to use it
Program this as a centerpiece for a show built around recent funk and pop history, or pair it with other contemporary grooves for a program that celebrates music students actually know. It works equally well as a show opener that grabs attention immediately or as a finale that sends the crowd out energized.
Skills your students will build
- Funk rhythm and syncopation at grade 4-5 level
- Blend and balance in contemporary ensemble writing
- Locked ensemble groove and pocket playing
- Dynamics and phrasing in groove-based music