The Middle (arr. Ishbah Cox): Marching Band Conductor Score & Parts
As performed by Zedd, Maren Morris Grey / Arranged by Ishbah Cox
Grade: 2-3
Item: 35-PK00431471
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Recorded by Zedd, Maren Morris Grey, the pop hit "The Middle" has received multiple awards and nominations and charted high in several countries. Catchy and unique, this solidly scored chart is guaranteed fun for pep band or the stands.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00431471
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About the Artist: Zedd, Maren Morris Grey
Zedd is a Russian-German electronic music producer and songwriter whose production style blends pop sensibility with electronic instrumentation. His work has consistently topped charts worldwide and earned Grammy recognition, establishing him as a major force in contemporary pop music. Maren Morris Grey is an American singer-songwriter known for her crossover appeal, moving fluidly between country and pop styles with distinctive vocal phrasing and emotional authenticity.
Why we love this
Cox's arrangement captures what makes the original infectious without losing the personality that draws students to contemporary music. The Grade 2-3 voicing sits perfectly in the marching band idiom, giving each section visible contributions rather than padding arrangements with doublings. Your students will actually want to rehearse this one.
What to expect
Propulsive and modern, with the kind of forward momentum that keeps energy constant without becoming tiresome. The arrangement balances electronic sensibility with acoustic instrumentation, creating a hybrid sound that feels current but entirely playable by a young ensemble.
Who it's for
Bands looking for contemporary repertoire that connects with students and audiences without compromising musicianship. Pep bands and game day rotations benefit most, though it works equally well in concert settings where you want to showcase accessibility.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock the backbeat into the drum line early; the syncopation drives the entire arrangement, so precision there lifts everything else
- Keep the melodic statements bright and separated by voice. The original's strength is its clean, memorable hook, which means avoiding a muddy tutti texture
- Balance the pop sensibility with musical intent. This is still a marching chart, not a backing track for a vocalist; let the band own the arrangement
- Mark the dynamic peaks clearly in rehearsal so the ensemble understands the arch. Energy fluctuation is part of the song's DNA
How to use it
This fits naturally into a fall pep band rotation or as a contrast piece in a concert pairing energetic contemporary hits with traditional selections. It also works as an opener or closer on a game day lineup, where its catchiness and brevity maintain focus.
Skills your students will build
- Executing syncopated rhythms in a pop/electronic context
- Balancing clarity in melodic writing across multiple voice parts
- Responding to dynamic shaping that reflects contemporary production values
- Maintaining rhythmic precision at performance tempos without click tracks