Waka Waka (This Time For Africa) (arr. Matt Conaway): Marching Band Conductor Score & Parts
As performed by Shakira / Arranged by Matt Conaway / Arranged by Matt Finger
Grade: 3
Item: 35-PK01418951
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Just try not to dance to this wildly infectious and exciting hit by Shakira. Originally recorded as the official theme for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, the song is as popular as ever with nearly 4 billion YouTube views!
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK01418951
More about this title
About the Artist: Shakira
Shakira is a Colombian singer, songwriter, and performer whose career spans three decades of global pop success. Her distinctive vocal style, innovative fusion of Latin and mainstream pop influences, and dynamic stage presence have made her one of the most streamed artists in music history.
Why we love this
This arrangement captures the relentless energy and groove that made the original a worldwide phenomenon, and it translates remarkably well to the marching band idiom. The Grade 3 difficulty keeps the focus on feel and rhythmic precision rather than technical complexity, making it accessible for a wide range of ensemble levels while remaining genuinely fun to perform.
What to expect
Unstoppable momentum. The arrangement builds and sustains kinetic energy throughout, with relentless grooves anchoring moments of brightness and punctuation. It's the kind of piece where audiences recognize the song immediately and your band's enthusiasm becomes contagious.
Who it's for
Directors programming pop or festival shows who need a crowd-pleasing moment with genuine musical integrity. This works equally well for mid-season morale boosts, pre-contest festival selections, or championship show openers.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock in the core rhythm section (bass drum, snare, tenor drums) early in rehearsal. The groove lives or dies on their commitment to the pocket.
- Push the front ensemble to brighten their tone in the hits that punctuate the main groove. These moments need to cut through the full ensemble sound.
- Keep the tempo rock-solid. Waka Waka thrives on unwavering pulse; any hint of wavering disrupts the infectious quality that makes this piece work.
- Encourage visual confidence in the feature sections. The chart's accessibility means your performers can focus on attitude and attack rather than survival.
How to use it
Position this early in a set list when you need to establish energy and audience engagement, or save it as a closer if your program runs heavy on traditional concert repertoire. It pairs well with other contemporary hits in a pop or festival concept, and its rhythmic clarity makes it a natural bridge between strictly classical and experimental programming.
Skills your students will build
- Groove-based ensemble timing and internal pulse stability
- Clarity and articulation in rhythmic unison passages
- Dynamic control and textural balance in layered rhythm section arrangements
- Performance confidence in contemporary and accessible music styles