We Are Family: Marching Band Conductor Score & Parts

Roland Barrett's arrangement captures the infectious groove and infectious energy of the original while translating it brilliantly for marching band instrumentation. This is the rare contemporary pop chart that marches students and audiences recognize instantly, making it equally effective as stands material during warm-ups or as a high-impact feature that anchors your visual program.

Irresistible and groovy. The familiar melody sits comfortably over an undeniable rhythmic pocket that makes students want to lock in and march with confidence. It's celebratory and joyful without ever feeling cloying.

Marching bands seeking repertoire that connects with audiences of all ages while maintaining solid musical content. This works for groups looking to program contemporary pop alongside traditional literature, and for bands that want a feature piece that energizes both performers and spectators.

• Lock the low brass and percussion into the foundational groove from the downbeat; this arrangement lives or dies by rhythmic precision in the rhythm section.
• Balance the melodic voices carefully so horn parts sing over the groove without drowning out the harmonic support underneath.
• Treat dynamics as part of the arrangement's pocket; dynamics that feel subtle on the page will read clearly in the stadium because of the tune's inherent familiarity.

Use this as a midseason or late-season feature to maintain momentum when energy dips in rehearsal or during competition prep. It also serves as an excellent opener or closer for an outdoor concert or scrimmage, where its broad appeal and immediate recognition set the tone for the entire program.

• Grooving against a fixed rhythmic pulse without rushing
• Balancing melody and accompaniment across multiple voice parts
• Playing contemporary pop idioms with precision and style
• Reading and executing syncopated rhythmic figures in context