The Rolling Stones on Tour: Score
Featuring: Paint It, Black / Ruby Tuesday / (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction
Words and music by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards / arr. Patrick Roszell
Grade: 3 (Medium Easy)
Item: 00-PR-0004176
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Description
The legendary Rolling Stones are celebrating their 50th anniversary, so why not celebrate with them? This arrangement, approached in a straight-ahead rock fashion, combines the dramatic "Paint It, Black," the beautiful "Ruby Tuesday," and the rocking "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" into a tour de force for your concert band. (5:30) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
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Additional Details
Series:
Pop Concert Band
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
260
SKU:
00-PR-0004176
More about this title
About the Composer: Mick Jagger
Mick Jagger co-founded The Rolling Stones in 1962 and has spent more than six decades as one of rock music's most dynamic and influential frontmen. His songwriting partnership with Keith Richards produced some of the most enduring rock compositions of the 20th century, including the three pieces featured in this arrangement. Beyond his work as a performer and composer, Jagger's influence on popular music and culture has made him a figure whose melodies and lyrical sensibilities remain central to music education when exploring rock's canonical repertoire.
Keith Richards, the Stones' lead guitarist and co-composer of these works, crafted riffs and harmonic approaches that redefined rock instrumentation. His contributions as a songwriter are inseparable from the songs arranged here, particularly the unmistakable guitar hooks that now challenge and excite concert band musicians learning to interpret rock idioms through a concert ensemble.
Why we love this
Patrick Roszell has constructed an arrangement that respects the iconic character of each song while making it genuinely playable for Grade 3 bands. Rather than diluting these anthems, the orchestration captures their energy through intelligent voice leading and strategic use of your instrumentation. Programming these three consecutive Stones hits creates a medley that audiences recognize immediately and students find deeply motivating to perform.
What to expect
The suite sweeps across emotional territory. "Paint It, Black" opens with a minor-key swagger and theatrical drama that immediately captures attention. "Ruby Tuesday" shifts into introspection and lyrical beauty, giving the band room to find nuance and sensitivity. "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" propels everything forward with the irresistible momentum that made it a generational anthem. Together, they create a complete concert experience.
Who it's for
This arrangement works for concert bands at the Grade 3 level seeking accessible entry into rock repertoire that still carries genuine artistic weight. Directors looking to engage students and audiences with music they recognize and care about will find this medley both musically legitimate and programmatically smart.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock the rhythm section into a groove from the first rehearsal. These pieces depend on steady pulse and pocket playing; mark the click track tempo clearly for all sections and rehearse rhythm ensemble cohesion before layering melodic parts.
- Balance the melodic lines between reeds and brass across sections. The arrangement distributes the main themes; identify where the tune lives in each phrase and ensure that section can sing over the accompaniment without forcing the sound.
- Shape the dynamic arc across all three songs as a unit. Moving from the dark intensity of "Paint It, Black" through the gentleness of "Ruby Tuesday" to the raw energy of "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" requires intentional pacing and control so the suite tells a story rather than feeling disconnected.
- Lean into the rock vernacular. Encourage players to listen to the original recordings and adopt the attitude those performances carry. Rock articulation and phrasing differ from classical approaches; empower your musicians to commit to the style rather than translate it into concert band convention.
How to use it
Use this as a pops or special program centerpiece that draws diverse audiences and validates your students' musical taste. It pairs effectively with lighter classical or contemporary concert band selections, or it can anchor a full rock-themed program. The 5:30 duration makes it suitable as a concert closer or as a mid-concert energy shift.
Skills your students will build
- Reading rock idioms and interpreting style markings specific to popular music
- Ensemble balance in arrangements featuring distributed melodic and accompaniment roles
- Rhythmic precision and groove-oriented pulse within a concert band setting
- Dynamic control across a multi-section medley with contrasting emotional centers