Uma Thurman: Marching Band Conductor Score & Parts
As performed by Fall Out Boy / Arranged by Matt Conaway
Grade: 3
Item: 35-PK00307991
$65.00
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Uma Thurman - Conductor Score (Full Score) | $8.00 | |
| Uma Thurman - Flute/Piccolo | $6.00 | |
| Uma Thurman - Bb Clarinet | $6.00 | |
| Uma Thurman - Eb Alto Sax | $6.00 | |
| Uma Thurman - Bb Tenor Sax | $6.00 | |
| Uma Thurman - Eb Baritone Sax | $6.00 | |
| Uma Thurman - 1st Bb Trumpet | $6.00 | |
| Uma Thurman - 2nd Bb Trumpet | $6.00 | |
| Uma Thurman - 3rd Bb Trumpet | $6.00 | |
| Uma Thurman - F Horn | $6.00 | |
| Uma Thurman - Bb Horn/Flugelhorn | $6.00 | |
| Uma Thurman - 1st Trombone | $6.00 | |
| Uma Thurman - 2nd Trombone | $6.00 | |
| Uma Thurman - Baritone B.C. | $6.00 | |
| Uma Thurman - Baritone T.C. | $6.00 | |
| Uma Thurman - Tuba | $6.00 | |
| Uma Thurman - Electric Bass | $6.00 | |
| Uma Thurman - Mallet Percussion | $6.00 | |
| Uma Thurman - Snare Drum | $6.00 | |
| Uma Thurman - Cymbals | $6.00 | |
| Uma Thurman - Quad Toms | $6.00 | |
| Uma Thurman - Multiple Bass Drums | $6.00 | |
| Uma Thurman - Aux Percussion | $6.00 |
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Description
Quirky and unique describe this appealing hit by popular rock band Fall Out Boy. With unexpected quotes from the theme from the '60s TV series "The Munsters", the title is a reference to a famous scene in the film "Pulp Fiction" with Uma Thurman dancing with John Travolta.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00307991
More about this title
About the Artist: Fall Out Boy
Fall Out Boy emerged from Chicago's post-hardcore scene in the early 2000s to become one of rock music's most inventive and commercially successful bands. Known for their theatrical arrangements, clever lyricism, and willingness to blend pop sensibility with rock edge, the band has consistently created music that appeals across age groups and skill levels. Their catalog offers rich material for music education, balancing accessibility with genuine compositional sophistication.
Why we love this
This arrangement captures the band's signature flair for unexpected juxtapositions by weaving in "The Munsters" theme alongside contemporary pop-rock energy. The Grade 3 scoring makes the piece genuinely playable for developing ensembles while preserving the quirky personality that makes the original so memorable. Your students will recognize the song immediately, and the layered pop culture references create natural conversation starters about composition, arrangement, and musical storytelling.
What to expect
Playful and irreverent, this arrangement bounces between sleek modern pop-rock grooves and a genuinely surreal moment when a 1960s sitcom theme crashes the party. The energy stays high and the mood stays light, creating an almost nostalgic-futuristic hybrid that feels both current and somehow timeless.
Who it's for
Directors programming concerts that connect with today's students and audiences will find genuine value here. This works equally well for schools seeking contemporary repertoire, ensembles building confidence through recognizable material, and programs looking to bridge the gap between popular music and traditional concert settings.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the novelty element carefully; the Munsters quote should land as a surprising accent rather than overshadow the main melodic material. Keep that section crisp and well-articulated without letting it become the entire character of the piece.
- Lock in the backbeat early in rehearsals. This arrangement lives or dies on rhythmic precision, particularly in how the percussion interacts with the horn lines during the busier sections.
- Treat the drum book as essential to the arrangement's personality. What might seem like "just" accompaniment is actually doing crucial work in selling the pop-rock idiom and those genre-shifting moments.
- Consider front-ensemble coordination during the thematic quotes. Even with marching band instrumentation, the clarity of these distinctive moments depends on clean execution across all sections.
How to use it
Program this alongside other contemporary hits to create a "modern soundtrack" mini-set, or use it strategically in a concert that plays with genre blending and unexpected juxtapositions. The accessibility at Grade 3 makes it ideal for mid-year concert programming when you want material that challenges students musically without overwhelming them technically.
Skills your students will build
- Executing stylistically accurate pop-rock articulation and phrasing
- Reading syncopated rhythmic patterns typical of modern commercial music
- Coordinating thematic material across multiple instrument families
- Interpreting dynamic layering to support arrangement clarity
- Locking rhythmic precision in ensemble context, particularly for contemporary grooves