Use Me: Marching Band Conductor Score & Parts
As performed by Bill Withers / As performed by Will Rapp / Arranged by Paul Murtha
Grade: 3-4
Item: 35-PK00327626
$55.00
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Use Me - Conductor Score (Full Score) | $6.00 | |
| Use Me - Flute/Piccolo | $6.00 | |
| Use Me - Bb Clarinet | $6.00 | |
| Use Me - Eb Alto Sax | $6.00 | |
| Use Me - Bb Tenor Sax | $6.00 | |
| Use Me - Eb Baritone Sax | $6.00 | |
| Use Me - 1st Bb Trumpet | $6.00 | |
| Use Me - 2nd Bb Trumpet | $6.00 | |
| Use Me - 3rd Bb Trumpet | $6.00 | |
| Use Me - F Horn | $6.00 | |
| Use Me - Bb Horn/Flugelhorn | $6.00 | |
| Use Me - 1st Trombone | $6.00 | |
| Use Me - 2nd Trombone | $6.00 | |
| Use Me - Baritone B.C. | $6.00 | |
| Use Me - Baritone T.C. | $6.00 | |
| Use Me - Tuba | $6.00 | |
| Use Me - Electric Bass | $6.00 | |
| Use Me - Bells/Xylophone | $6.00 | |
| Use Me - Snare Drum | $6.00 | |
| Use Me - Cymbals | $6.00 | |
| Use Me - Quad Toms | $6.00 | |
| Use Me - Multiple Bass Drums | $6.00 | |
| Use Me - Aux Percussion | $6.00 |
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Description
Originally recorded by Bill Withers in the early '70s, this popular hit has maintained a steady presence in today's pop culture. The infectious and funky groove of this tune never gets old.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00327626
More about this title
About the Artist: Bill Withers
Bill Withers emerged from the soul and funk landscape of the early 1970s with a gift for writing songs that feel both intimate and universally resonant. His work combined masterful groove construction with deeply human lyrics, creating tracks that have endured across generations and musical styles.
Why we love this
Paul Murtha's arrangement captures the DNA of Withers' original without losing the swagger that makes this tune instantly recognizable. The funk framework sits at exactly the right difficulty level for Grade 3-4 bands, allowing students to lock into a serious groove while staying focused on fundamental musicianship rather than technical survival.
What to expect
Confident and cool, with that distinctive Withers pocket groove that makes audiences immediately recognize the tune. The arrangement carries a relaxed swagger that invites students to play with intention rather than tension, creating something that feels authentic rather than manufactured.
Who it's for
Any director programming a show that needs a crowd-pleasing moment with real musicality. This works equally well as a standalone opener, a midsection energy boost, or a closer that leaves the audience smiling.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock the backbeat in the drumline first. The pocket of this arrangement lives in crisp, synchronized snare work paired with steady kick drum; once that's locked, everything else seats into place naturally.
- Shape the brass soli to sit slightly behind the beat rather than pushing ahead. This laid-back placement is essential to maintaining the funk feel and prevents the energy from becoming frantic.
- Experiment with dynamic contrast between the verse grooves and hits. Pulling back slightly during thinner sections makes the fuller moments land with genuine impact.
- Check intonation in the lower woodwinds and low brass closely. Funk arrangements demand precision tuning to maintain the clarity of the groove, especially in sustained supporting lines.
How to use it
Pair this with other soul and funk standards to build a cohesive set section, or place it strategically between heavier classical or contemporary works to provide textural variety and lift the room's energy. The accessibility makes it an ideal choice for early-season programming when your band is still finding its ensemble sound.
Skills your students will build
- Locking syncopated rhythms across sections
- Playing with swing and laid-back phrasing in funk contexts
- Balancing individual line clarity with group groove pocket
- Responding to dynamic shape without losing rhythmic precision
- Understanding and performing syncopated pop and soul arrangements