That's Entertainment: Marching Band Conductor Score & Parts

Jerry Burns has arranged this theater classic for genuine accessibility without sacrificing energy or warmth. At Grade 1.5, every section gets a moment to shine, and the arrangement sits naturally in the marching idiom. Whether you need a drill team feature, a confident opener, or a tune that fills the field with sound from a modest instrumentation, this delivers musical payoff at every level.

Polished, upbeat, and unapologetically show-stopping. The familiar melody sits naturally in a marching context, evoking the sparkle of Broadway while maintaining forward momentum and visual clarity on the field.

Directors building a competitive or parade program with developing marching musicians, or those looking for a stands tune that builds confidence in younger ensembles. The Grade 1.5 difficulty makes it accessible for early-season fundamentals while the theatrical source material keeps rehearsals engaging.

• Balance the front ensemble carefully; with Grade 1.5 writing, the pit's rhythmic foundation will anchor the entire visual and musical statement.
• Mark clear visual cues between phrases so sections can breathe together without rushing the transitions.
• Let the melody sing even in unison passages; Broadway standards live by their lyrical contours, and that linearity translates directly to marching impact.

Open your show with this; it establishes energy and musicality right away while giving judges and audiences an immediate sense of your ensemble's musicianship. It pairs well in a program with other Grade 1.5 material or as a confidence builder between more demanding charts.

• Phrasing and musical line in a theater idiom
• Marching technique balanced with melodic expression
• Ensemble blend and balance across mixed instrumentation
• Following conductor cues in accessible but musically complete writing