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

This arrangement captures the infectious groove and infectious optimism of the original without requiring advanced technique from your ensemble. The straightforward voicing and rhythmic clarity make it accessible for middle school bands while still delivering the contemporary energy your students want to play.

Upbeat and buoyant, with the kind of infectious melody that sticks with you long after rehearsal ends. The arrangement maintains the original's charisma while fitting comfortably within a concert band setting, delivering grooves that feel current without requiring a rhythm section beyond standard instrumentation.

Middle school and junior high concert bands looking to program contemporary music that excites students and audiences alike. High school bands can use it as a confidence-building opener or a fun contrast in a concert featuring more traditional literature.

• Keep the groove locked in the rhythm section. Consistent articulation in the bass line and drums is what makes this chart feel current and propulsive.
• Balance the melody across sections so it cuts through without drowning out the harmonic foundation. This isn't about volume; it's about placement and clarity.
• Let the syncopation breathe naturally. Overplaying the rhythmic figures will flatten the swagger that makes this piece work.

Program this early in a concert to establish energy and connection with your audience immediately. It works well as a palate cleanser between more classical pieces or as part of a pop music segment that showcases your ensemble's range.

• Reading syncopated rhythms in contemporary style
• Maintaining consistent groove and meter
• Balancing melody and accompaniment in a pop idiom
• Articulation control for modern, non-classical music