Want to Want Me: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
As Performed by Jason Derulo
Words and music by Sam Martin, Ian Kirkpatrick, Lindy Robbins, Jason Desrouleaux, and Mitch Allen / arr. Victor López
Grade: 2 (Easy)
Item: 00-PK-0007166
$62.00
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Description
From American singer, songwriter, and dancer Jason Derulo, this has become the most-added track in the history of Top 40 radio. Written in a true power-pop style, it has an irresistible robo-disco rhythmic structure that will definitely get your students and audience moving. This power-pop hit is unquestionably emotionally charged. (2:15)
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Additional Details
Series:
Pop Young Band
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
146
SKU:
00-PK-0007166
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Why we love this
Jason Derulo's chart dominance translates into genuine concert band energy here. The robo-disco groove sits perfectly at Grade 2, giving your students an authentic pop production sound without oversimplifying the arrangement. Young musicians play a hit that already lives in their phones, which transforms rehearsal buy-in immediately.
What to expect
Immediate energy and forward momentum. The robo-disco rhythm creates an irresistible pulse that keeps sections locked in and audiences engaged from the downbeat. Underneath the dance groove lies genuine emotional intensity, giving your students something meaningful to express beyond the radio shine.
Who it's for
Concert bands at the middle school or early high school level who want to program contemporary music with real cultural relevance. Directors seeking Grade 2 repertoire that engages students through a song they recognize while teaching solid ensemble fundamentals.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock the rhythmic foundation early in rehearsals. The robo-disco pulse drives the entire arrangement, so establish precision in the rhythm section before layering in melody and countermelody.
- Balance the electronic character with acoustic instruments. The power-pop style relies on synth-inspired textures, so adjust blend and articulation to capture that modern, clean sound without losing the band's natural warmth.
- Shape the emotional peaks. Despite the radio-friendly groove, the piece has emotional charge underneath. Use dynamic contrast to highlight the moments where the arrangement swells, not just the obvious dance moments.
- Keep tempo steady and grounded. A metronome or click track helps younger players internalize the pop groove without rushing or dragging through the bridge and final chorus.
How to use it
Pair this with your spring or end-of-year concert to capitalize on student enthusiasm and close a show on an uptempo, crowd-pleasing note. It works equally well as a sectional opener to energize rehearsal or as a standalone feature that demonstrates your band's range beyond traditional wind band repertoire.
Skills your students will build
- Maintaining steady tempo in syncopated, groove-based rhythms
- Playing contemporary articulation and phrasing conventions
- Balancing independence in parts while serving the overall pulse
- Reading and executing dynamic shaping in modern pop arrangements
- Responding to electronic and synthesizer-inspired sonorities with acoustic instruments