That's What I Like: Marching Band Conductor Score & Parts
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-PK-0008043
$60.00
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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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Additional Details
Series:
Mega Sounds for Marching Band
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
110
SKU:
00-PK-0008043
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Why we love this
Ralph Ford's arrangement captures the infectious groove and modern production of the original without losing the accessibility that makes it work on the field. The orchestration gives every section meaningful material, so students feel they're playing a real arrangement rather than a simplified version. This is the kind of contemporary hit that energizes rehearsals and gives students a reason to practice.
What to expect
Sleek and contemporary, with the swagger of a Bruno Mars production translated to the marching field. The full orchestration creates a rich, modern sound that feels fresh without losing the funk-inflected grooves that make the original so compelling.
Who it's for
Marching bands at the Grade 3 level looking to program modern repertoire that excites students and audiences. The arrangement works equally well for concert performance and competitive marching contexts.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock in the rhythmic pocket early. The syncopation drives the piece, so spend rehearsal time on ensemble precision with the backbeat before layering in melodic details.
- Balance the funk elements across sections. Ford's arrangement distributes the groove throughout the band, so make sure no one section dominates the characteristic rhythm.
- Shape the dynamic shifts deliberately. The arrangement builds intensity in waves, and those transitions will land better with intentional crescendos and clear cutoffs.
- Consider the drill choreography alongside the music. This piece is built for movement, so coordinate with your visual staff early so the band can play and march the pocket together.
How to use it
Feature this as a standalone opener or closer to command attention at the start or finish of a set. It pairs well with both traditional and contemporary literature, bridging the gap for audiences who connect more with current music.
Skills your students will build
- Reading syncopated rhythms and maintaining ensemble alignment in funk-inflected grooves
- Balancing dynamic contrast across multiple sections playing simultaneous rhythmic material
- Coordinating marching mechanics with the syncopated attack points in a contemporary arrangement
- Interpreting stylistic articulation and phrasing in a modern pop context