Teenage Dream / Super Bass: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
As Performed by Katy Perry and Nicki Minaj
[Katy Perry and Nicki Minaj] / arr. Victor López
Grade: 2 (Easy)
Item: 00-PK-0005593
$67.00
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Description
The ladies of pop continue to rule the charts and here are two very playable titles from Katy Perry and Nicki Minaj's repertoire that will rock your audience. This arrangement features both "Teenage Dream" and "Super Bass" in a setting that is energy-packed. Recently, the two dynamic divas were featured at the 54th Grammy Awards. Two driving dance tunes, both globally recognizable, will have your students begging for more! (4:00)
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Additional Details
Series:
Pop Young Band
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
264
SKU:
00-PK-0005593
More about this title
About the Artist: Katy Perry
Katy Perry emerged as one of the defining pop voices of the 2010s, known for crafting infectious, radio-friendly anthems that combine memorable melodies with bold production. Her songs have become staples in contemporary music education settings, offering students exposure to current songwriting while maintaining strong melodic and harmonic foundations.
Nicki Minaj established herself as a versatile rapper and singer whose rhythmic precision and dynamic vocal delivery set her apart in hip-hop and pop crossover territory. Her tracks showcase intricate rhythmic layering and confident performance energy, making them engaging study material for student musicians learning to navigate contemporary ensemble styles.
Why we love this
Victor López has stripped these chart-toppers down to their essential hooks and energy without losing what makes them irresistible. The Grade 2 scoring keeps every section playing something meaningful, which means your ensemble gets invested rather than sidelined, and your audience hears both songs clearly recognizable and immediately engaging.
What to expect
"Teenage Dream" radiates pop-forward brightness and optimism, built on layered melodies that sparkle across the woodwind section. "Super Bass" shifts the energy into groove-oriented territory, where syncopated rhythms and bold brass hits create a dance-floor intensity that translates brilliantly to the concert stage.
Who it's for
This arrangement works beautifully for high school concert bands seeking contemporary repertoire that performs well and excites students. It's equally suited to middle school groups with strong sight-reading skills and intermediate community bands looking to refresh their pop offerings with two globally recognizable hits.
How to get the most out of it
- Nail the articulation contrast between the two pieces. "Teenage Dream" rides on crisp, punchy tonguing in the upper woodwinds, while "Super Bass" demands a groovier, more connected approach in the lower reed and brass lines.
- Lock the rhythm section early and often. These arrangements thrive on tight kick drum and bass interplay; a few sectional rehearsals focusing on percussion and low brass together pays enormous dividends in forward momentum.
- Shape the dynamic arcs in "Teenage Dream" to match the production style. The original features a quiet-loud-quiet trajectory; resisting the urge to play everything at concert volume maintains listener interest across the full duration.
- Treat "Super Bass" as a rhythmic showcase. The bass line is the heart of this piece, and when your tuba and low brass own it with confidence, the entire band finds its pocket.
How to use it
Program these back-to-back as a contemporary pop medley to energize a concert dominated by traditional repertoire, or open a pops concert with them to immediately signal that your band plays across genres. At 4 minutes combined, they fit neatly into festival competitions or spring concerts seeking crowd-pleasing closer material.
Skills your students will build
- Balancing independent melodic lines within a pop-influenced harmonic framework
- Maintaining ensemble rhythmic precision across syncopated accompaniment patterns
- Articulation control and dynamic contrast in contemporary commercial arrangements
- Reading parts that reflect modern instrumentation priorities (featured woodwind solos, active bass lines)