Treasure: Concert Band Conductor Score

Victor López's arrangement captures the infectious energy of this Bruno Mars hit while keeping the band level accessible. Grade 3 bands get to play a song their audience recognizes immediately, which transforms rehearsal motivation and concert attendance in ways traditional repertoire rarely achieves.

Warm, propulsive, and immediately familiar. The disco soul foundation sits underneath bright Latin flourishes that give the piece personality and sophistication beyond a straight pop cover. Your band will feel the groove and hear themselves playing something audiences actually want to hear.

Concert bands at the Grade 3 level looking to program current, recognizable music that engages both players and audiences. This arrangement works especially well for bands seeking to balance contemporary repertoire with playability.

• Keep the disco soul groove locked in the rhythm section. The percussion and low brass create the pocket that makes this tune groove, so balance your balance checks around locking that foundation first.
• Articulate the zesty Latin ornaments crisply without rushing them. These details sparkle best when they sit on top of a steady groove rather than pushing the tempo forward.
• Let the top line sing the melody with confidence. The audience knows this tune, so commit fully to the phrase contours and don't underplay the familiar hooks.
• Balance between the contemporary pop energy and musical clarity. These Grade 3 voicings need separation in the ensemble, but the overall feel should remain contemporary and fun, not stiff.

Place this in a pops or contemporary section of your concert to energize the second half. Audiences recognize it instantly, which creates an immediate connection. It also pairs well with other upbeat contemporary arrangements where you want to showcase your band's versatility and musicianship in modern idioms.

• Articulating syncopated rhythms with precision in a groove-based context
• Balancing funk and contemporary soul phrasing with proper tone production
• Reading and executing Latin ornamental figures within a steady beat
• Listening for and maintaining pocket when playing as an ensemble in pop styles
• Shaping lyrical phrases in pop idioms while staying connected to the rhythm section