We Are The Champions: Marching Band Conductor Score & Parts
By Freddie Mercury / As performed by Queen / Arranged by Tim Waters
Grade: 3-4
Item: 35-PK00174001
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Recorded by Queen in the late '70s, here's the ultimate rock anthem for sporting events. This powerful arrangement for the field or stands provides the option of a loud or soft ending, as well as suggested cuts for time-out use. Perfect for post game concerts (assuming you win, of course).
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00174001
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About the Composer: Freddie Mercury
Freddie Mercury (1946-1991) was the lead vocalist and primary songwriter of Queen, one of rock music's most innovative and theatrical bands. His compositional genius lay in crafting anthemic melodies that balanced accessibility with harmonic sophistication, while his fearless approach to arrangement and production pushed rock music into new territories. For music educators, Mercury's work demonstrates how pop songwriting can engage students across ability levels and learning styles, making it an effective tool for building ensemble cohesion and musical confidence.
Why we love this
Tim Waters captures the bombastic energy of this stadium anthem while making it genuinely playable for middle school marching units. The flexibility built into the arrangement (soft and loud ending options, time-out cuts) means you can adapt this to game situations in real time, and students get the authentic thrill of performing music that actually matters in the moment rather than just at concert finale.
What to expect
Pure collective power. The piece channels the defiant energy of Queen's original while translating it into the outdoor acoustic world of marching bands. It invites performers and listeners alike into that specific moment where a crowd becomes a single voice.
Who it's for
Marching programs looking for repertoire that builds audience connection and student investment. This works especially well for groups serving schools with strong athletic traditions or communities where game day music matters as much as concert hall performances.
How to get the most out of it
- Build the dynamics gradually through the first verse and chorus so you have somewhere to go by the final section. Rushing into full volume early leaves you nowhere to land.
- Treat the suggested cuts as true options rather than restrictions. Time how each cut flows with your particular group before game day so transitions feel seamless.
- Balance the rock groove with clarity in the horn lines. The magic happens when the rhythm section is locked but the melodic voices still articulate through the texture.
- If using the soft ending for time-outs, make sure your ensemble understands the textural shift isn't about playing weakly, just more intimately. It still needs shape.
How to use it
Consider this for your opener at competitive events or pep band situations where you want to establish momentum immediately. It also works as a perfect bridge between traditional marching band repertoire and contemporary pop arrangements, especially useful if you're programming a post-game concert or halftime show that needs variety.
Skills your students will build
- Managing dynamic contrast in rock and pop idioms
- Executing clean section transitions during cuts and endings
- Maintaining groove-based rhythm while reading fixed notation
- Balancing melodic clarity against dense harmonic backgrounds