That's What I Like: Marching Band Conductor Score & Parts

$60.00 USD

That's What I Like: Marching Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: That's What I Like: Marching Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-47040
Price: 60.00 USD
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As Recorded by Bruno Mars

Words and music by Christopher Brody Brown, Jeremy Reeves, Jonathan Yip, Philip Lawrence, James Fauntleroy and Bruno Mars / arr. Ralph Ford

Grade: 3 (Medium)

Item: 00-47040

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Bruno Mars is one of today's hottest stars. Out of the six GRAMMY® Awards he won in 2018, three of them amazingly went to his single "That's What I Like." Ralph Ford's full-sounding arrangement features lots of great sounds, and is perfect for the stands as well as for dance and drill teams.

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Series: Mega Sounds for Marching Band

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 110

UPC: 038081541419

SKU: 00-47040

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About the Composer: Christopher Brody Brown

Christopher Brody Brown is a songwriter and producer whose work has shaped contemporary pop music across multiple genres and artist collaborations. His gift for crafting infectious melodies and hook-driven arrangements has made him a sought-after voice in the industry, with credits spanning both chart-topping singles and album projects.

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Why we love this

Ralph Ford captures the infectious groove and modern energy of "That's What I Like" without sacrificing the full, layered sound that makes this hit so compelling. The arrangement sits perfectly at Grade 3, giving your ensemble memorable passages that don't require virtuosic chops to execute. Directors love this one because it works equally well on the football field and in the stands; the writing supports both musical integrity and visual design.

What to expect

Smooth, confident, and funky. The piece radiates that effortless cool that made the original a multi-Grammy winner, with bright melodic moments that soar over a grooving backbeat. You'll hear contemporary pop songwriting paired with the full, coordinated sound of a marching ensemble in top form.

Who it's for

Marching bands at the Grade 3 level who want contemporary repertoire with genuine radio appeal. This arrangement works for programs building a modern setlist or looking to engage audiences with music students actually listen to outside rehearsal.

How to get the most out of it

Keep the rhythm section locked in tight, especially the snare and bass drum foundation. The funk feel of this tune depends on rhythmic precision, not tempo speed.
Balance the melodic voices across the full band so the hook stays clear even when the sax and brass sections are trading punchy articulations.
Use the brass stabs as visual cues for drill timing; these marked moments give your color guard and front ensemble obvious reference points for transitions.

How to use it

Program this as a crowd-pleaser in your regular season lineup or as a strategic opener at invitational competitions. The contemporary styling and accessible Grade 3 difficulty make it ideal for early-season performances while your ensemble builds technique, then polish it throughout the season as you add visual choreography.