Wanted Dead or Alive: Marching Band Conductor Score & Parts
By Jon Bon Jovi / By Richie Sambora / As performed by Bon Jovi / Arranged by Paul Murtha
Grade: 3-4
Item: 35-PK00123674
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Even though the opening is mysterious sounding and features the woodwinds, this creative chart still provides some powerful ensemble moments, a brief trumpet solo, and a soaring chorus before returning to a quieter ending.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00123674
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About the Composer: Jon Bon Jovi
Jon Bon Jovi emerged from New Jersey in the 1980s as one of rock's most prolific songwriters and performers. His ability to craft anthemic melodies with mass appeal made him a defining voice of arena rock, and his compositions have remained in heavy rotation across radio formats for over four decades.
Why we love this
Paul Murtha's arrangement respects the song's iconic structure while building in moments that let your ensemble shine. The orchestration balances the mystery of the woodwind-driven opening against ensemble power hits and a featured trumpet line, giving you natural pacing and contrast without requiring advanced technique.
What to expect
The arrangement opens with intrigue and restraint before building into moments of genuine rock power. You experience the push and pull between atmospheric textures and driving ensemble moments, anchored by a melody that belongs in the marching arts repertoire.
Who it's for
Bands at the Grade 3-4 level who want a modern rock vehicle that doesn't rely on novelty or gimmick. This works equally well for groups building confidence with contemporary material and those looking for a piece with real harmonic and melodic substance.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape the opening woodwind section with dynamic restraint; let the mystery settle before the ensemble enters.
- Balance the trumpet solo so it cuts through without drowning the harmonic support beneath it.
- Commit fully to the soaring chorus moment. This is where the arrangement opens up, and your dynamics need to match that expansion.
- Treat the quiet ending with intentionality. Resist the urge to fade out; shape it like a confident musical statement.
How to use it
Consider placing this mid-program to break up classical or traditional wind band fare. Its contemporary appeal works particularly well in spring or outdoor concert settings where audiences expect some stylistic variety alongside core repertoire.
Skills your students will build
- Dynamic shaping in ensemble contexts
- Balancing solo line with harmonic accompaniment
- Executing clean rhythmic figures at moderate tempos
- Sustaining tone quality through rock idioms
- Responding to sectional cuing and ensemble balance changes