Teenage Dream: Marching Band Conductor Score

$10.00 USD

Teenage Dream: Marching Band Conductor Score

Name: Teenage Dream: Marching Band Conductor Score
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-36494S
Price: 10.00 USD
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Words and music by Katy Perry, Lukasz Gottwald, Max Martin, Ben Levin, and Bonnie McKee / arr. Roland Barrett

Grade: 3 (Medium)

Item: 00-36494S

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Singer/songwriter Katy Perry is one of today's hottest stars. Here is a solid arrangement of one of her No. 1 singles, from veteran arranger Roland Barrett. It's perfect for the stands and a real winner for pep band as well! (1:57)

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Series: Premier Series for Marching Band

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 12

UPC: 038081416946

SKU: 00-36494S

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About the Composer: Katy Perry

Katy Perry emerged as a defining pop voice of the 2000s and 2010s, known for crafting infectious hooks and arena-ready anthems. Her songwriting collaborations with producers like Max Martin and Lukasz Gottwald shaped the sound of contemporary pop radio, and her catalog continues to resonate with audiences across age groups and musical contexts.

In music education settings, Perry's work offers accessible entry points to contemporary song arrangement. The clarity and straightforwardness of her melodies translate well to ensemble playing, making her compositions natural choices for programs that bridge classical training and current popular culture.

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Why we love this

Roland Barrett's arrangement captures the infectious energy of "Teenage Dream" without oversimplifying it for younger players. The Grade 3 setting keeps parts playable across your full instrumentation while preserving the hook that makes this song unmistakable, and it performs just as effectively in the stands at halftime as it does on the marching field.

What to expect

Bright, propulsive, and instantly familiar. The arrangement radiates the pop-radio confidence of the original while staying rooted in march-field conventions. There's joy in this piece, the kind that carries through even when executed at a Grade 3 technical level.

Who it's for

Marching bands at the middle school and early high school level will find this arrangement within comfortable reach. Directors programming popular music for stadium shows or pep band appearances will appreciate having a recognizable current hit that doesn't demand advanced technical facility.

How to get the most out of it

Lock the opening unison passage with your mallets and front ensemble; this is your audience's signal that they recognize the tune, so hit it with confidence and precision.
Balance the syncopated rhythmic figures in the reeds and brass so the main melody always cuts through; these counterrhythms support rather than compete.
Maintain steady eighth-note pulse through the less active sections; marching band audiences hear silence as dead space, so keep the energy present even when a part isn't carrying the tune.
Shape the dynamic arc toward the final repetition of the hook; let the momentum build naturally so the closer lands with the same excitement as your opening statement.

How to use it

Program this as a second-half opener to shift audience energy from competition mindset to celebration. It works equally well as a pep band feature at athletic events, where its short runtime (1:57) and contemporary appeal make it a crowd-pleaser that bridges generations in the bleachers.