Time of Our Lives: Marching Band Conductor Score & Parts
As performed by Pitbull Ne-Yo / Arranged by Ishbah Cox
Grade: 2
Item: 35-PK00308076
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Here's an easy arrangement of this dance hit from Pitbull Ne-Yo, featuring the catchy riffs from the original and a terrific dance groove.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00308076
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About the Artist: Pitbull Ne-Yo
Pitbull, the Miami-born rapper and songwriter, built his career on high-energy club hits and collaborations that cross genre lines. Ne-Yo, a vocalist and producer from Las Vegas, brings smooth vocal delivery and R&B sensibility to their work together. Both artists have a gift for crafting infectious melodies and grooves that translate remarkably well into concert settings.
For music educators, what matters most is that their catalog contains instantly recognizable hooks and rhythmic material that engage student musicians. Arrangements of their work remind students that contemporary popular music has genuine musicality and structure worth studying and performing at a high level.
Why we love this
This arrangement strips away the unnecessary complexity while keeping the infectious energy that made the original a radio staple. Your students will hear themselves in the catchy riffs immediately, which means they'll care deeply about getting the groove right. At Grade 2, Ishbah Cox captures exactly what makes the song memorable without overloading your section leaders.
What to expect
Bright, propulsive, and celebratory. The groove sits in that sweet spot where students feel like they're playing something current and cool rather than something written for a textbook. There's a lightness to it that makes the rehearsal room energy lift.
Who it's for
Band directors seeking contemporary repertoire that excites students without sidestepping musicality or technique. Marching bands at the middle school level or lower high school divisions looking for accessible material with genuine swagger. Programs that want a crowd-pleaser with substance.
How to get the most out of it
- Nail the rhythmic pocket first. The dance groove drives this piece, so lock the drum line to the click before worrying about note accuracy.
- Balance the melodic riffs so they cut through the ensemble. These hook lines are what audiences remember, so highlight them without letting the section that plays them overpower the harmonic foundation.
- Encourage confident, energetic articulation. This style demands precision attacks and clean releases; a tentative approach deflates the groove immediately.
How to use it
Consider this for a late-season show or stand-alone concert where you want to end on pure joy. The accessibility makes it ideal for festivals or competitions where you want judges and audiences to leave smiling. It also works beautifully as a closer to a program built around pop and contemporary music.
Skills your students will build
- Maintaining groove and pulse in repetitive rhythmic structures
- Articulation control for percussive, defined attacks
- Voice leading and balance when multiple sections carry the melody
- Reading and executing syncopated rhythmic figures across Grade 2 difficulty
- Ensemble cohesion in a high-energy, high-tempo context