Trumpets: Marching Band Conductor Score & Parts

Derulo's pop sensibility translates into a marching band arrangement that keeps ensemble energy high without sacrificing musicality. The signature trumpet riff provides an instantly recognizable hook that students recognize immediately, which means they show up to rehearsal invested in nailing it.

Upbeat and propulsive, with a pop sensibility that feels modern on the field. The arrangement maintains the song's infectious groove while adapting it for the realities of marching ensemble sonority.

Marching bands seeking contemporary material that engages students and audiences alike. This Grade 3 arrangement works equally well for mid-season stand play or competitive field programming where recognizable music connects with spectators.

• Keep the groove locked between your percussion and brass sections; the pop pocket depends on precision more than volume.
• Balance the trumpet riff so it sits clearly without overwhelming the harmonic foundation underneath it.
• Let the arrangement breathe during any softer sections; resist the urge to push the tempo forward when energy peaks.

Schedule this during competitions or halftime shows where audience recognition matters, or use it as a high-energy bracket in your concert program to showcase students performing contemporary music with the same care as classical repertoire.

• Executing syncopated rhythms in a pop idiom
• Balancing featured melodic lines against accompaniment textures
• Maintaining steady groove and subdivision in a contemporary style
• Responding to dynamic changes that support groove rather than volume alone