Time Is on My Side / Satisfaction: Marching Band Conductor Score & Parts
Words and music by Jerry Ragovoy, Mick Jagger, and Keith Richards / arr. Ralph Ford
Grade: 3 (Medium)
Item: 00-PK-0007867
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Closing out our Rolling Stones program is the soulful Time is on My Side followed by Satisfaction. These three Stones charts are terrific by themselves; however, pairing all three with a drill design package from Marching Show Concepts, you can have a complete show and be ready to go! (1:40)
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Additional Details
Series:
Mega Sounds for Marching Band
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
108
SKU:
00-PK-0007867
More about this title
About the Composer: Jerry Ragovoy
Jerry Ragovoy was an American songwriter and record producer whose work bridged R&B, soul, and rock during the 1960s. He wrote "Time Is on My Side" in 1963, a blues-soul standard that became one of the most covered songs of its era. His songwriting focused on emotional directness and groove, qualities that have made his compositions enduring fixtures in popular music education and performance.
Why we love this
This pairing captures two signature Stones moments at a level that lets your band nail the grooves without getting bogged down in technical complexity. The arrangement by Ralph Ford preserves the soulful swagger of "Time Is on My Side" and the raw energy of "Satisfaction," giving your students permission to dig into rock attitude while maintaining musical refinement. Programmed with a drill package, you have a fully realized show concept ready to develop.
What to expect
"Time Is on My Side" unfolds with the patient confidence of someone who knows the outcome, underpinned by a steady blues feel that lets every voice breathe. "Satisfaction" ignites with raw, defiant energy, the kind of swagger that makes students feel like they're playing something that matters. Together, they create a narrative arc from contemplation to catharsis.
Who it's for
Band directors building a complete marching show around classic rock repertoire who want flexibility and production value without arranging or sourcing drill design separately. Students at the Grade 3 level who are ready to tackle ensemble rock grooves and understand the importance of rhythmic precision in contemporary styles.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock the rhythm section (bass and drums) to establish a pocket that doesn't rush. These songs depend on restraint and groove rather than tempo pushing.
- Balance the melody line against the horn section accompaniment so the song's emotional core stays audible even when the full arrangement thickens.
- Emphasize the contrast between the introspective, bluesy opening of "Time Is on My Side" and the aggressive drive of "Satisfaction." The transition should feel intentional, not abrupt.
- Bring out the call-and-response figures between melody and harmony parts. They define the character of both charts and keep the energy conversational rather than bombastic.
How to use it
Use this as the closing act of a Rolling Stones-themed program, letting the two contrasting moods create a powerful finale that sends the crowd out energized. The 1:40 combined runtime fits efficiently into a show segment, and pairing it with a drill package from Marching Show Concepts means you can focus rehearsal energy on musical execution rather than design logistics.
Skills your students will build
- Maintaining a steady groove in rock idioms without rhythmic drift
- Balancing solo lines against full ensemble texture
- Executing blues-inflected phrasing and swing feels
- Responding to dynamic and tempo contrast between two contrasting pieces
- Locking rhythm section parts (bass, drums, percussion foundation) for ensemble cohesion