This Is How We Do: Marching Band Conductor Score & Parts
As Recorded by Katy Perry
Words and music by Katy Perry, Max Martin, and Klas Ahlund / arr. Roland Barrett
Grade: 3 (Medium)
Item: 00-PK-0006735
$55.00
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Description
Here is the catchy dance-pop hit from Katy Perry in an energetic arrangement by veteran writer Roland Barrett. The strong scoring will make any band sound great! (1:35)
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Additional Details
Series:
Mega Sounds for Marching Band
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
108
SKU:
00-PK-0006735
More about this title
About the Composer: Katy Perry
Katy Perry emerged as a defining pop voice of the 2010s, crafting hits that blend infectious melodies with sharp production sensibility. Her work spans stadium anthems and dance-floor staples, many written in collaboration with producers Max Martin and Klas Ahlund, whose fingerprints appear on some of the decade's most recognizable songs.
Why we love this
Roland Barrett's arrangement captures the infectious hook and driving energy of the original without losing sight of marching band voicing and balance. At Grade 3, this lands squarely in the sweet spot where students tackle contemporary material that genuinely excites them while staying accessible to mid-level ensembles. The piece proves that pop hits can live powerfully on the field when arranged with craft and respect for the medium.
What to expect
Bright, propulsive energy fuels every bar. The arrangement pulses with the kind of infectious groove that makes crowds move, while the orchestration lets marching band voices shine on a song written for a much larger pop production.
Who it's for
Marching bands seeking contemporary repertoire that resonates with students and audiences alike will find this arrangement immediate and rewarding. Directors at the Grade 3 level can field this piece confidently, knowing the orchestration sits well across a full range of abilities. This works especially well for programs that balance traditional marching band standards with current popular music.
How to get the most out of it
- Nail the rhythmic precision in the syncopated passages; this groove lives or dies on ensemble cohesion, not individual virtuosity.
- Keep the tempo locked and driving throughout. The recorded accompaniment at 1:35 sets a brisk pace that energizes the sound without rushing the articulation.
- Balance the melody line across sections so the signature hook cuts through without overblowing. This is about pop sensibility, not concert band power.
- Emphasize the contrast between rhythmic figures in the drums and brass; let those sectional conversations breathe and anchor the arrangement's architecture.
How to use it
Program this as an opener or closer to engage audiences immediately with familiar material. It pairs naturally with other contemporary pop arrangements in a show built around current hits, or it stands alone as a palate-cleansing contrast against more traditional competitive or concert fare.
Skills your students will build
- Syncopated rhythm reading and execution across multiple meter patterns
- Balancing melody and accompaniment in a homophonic pop texture
- Maintaining groove and forward momentum in a dance-pop idiom
- Sectional precision and clarity in rhythmic figures that define modern pop arranging