We Are Young: Marching Band Conductor Score

$6.00 USD

We Are Young: Marching Band Conductor Score

Name: We Are Young: Marching Band Conductor Score
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-40197S
Price: 6.00 USD
Availability: InStock

As Recorded by fun.

Words and music by Nate Ruess, Andrew Dost, Jack Antonoff, and Jeffrey Bhasker [fun.] / arr. Jerry Burns

Grade: 1.5 (Very Easy)

Item: 00-40197S

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One of the biggest hits of 2012 was this offering from the indie pop band fun. Jerry Burns gives us a big sounding arrangement that will be ready to perform today. (1:30)

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Series: Very Easy Pops for Marching Band

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 8

UPC: 038081457987

SKU: 00-40197S

More about this title

About the Composer: Nate Ruess

Nate Ruess is the lead vocalist and primary songwriter of fun., the indie pop band that emerged from Brooklyn in the early 2010s. His gift for crafting infectious melodies and emotionally direct lyrics helped define the sound of that era, collaborating with producers and musicians including Andrew Dost and Jack Antonoff to shape some of the decade's most memorable pop songs.

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Why we love this

Jerry Burns has distilled the infectious energy of this 2012 chart-topper into an arrangement that marching bands can actually execute without extensive rehearsal time. The Grade 1.5 scoring keeps the instrumentation accessible while preserving the song's immediate appeal and drive, making it an ideal choice when you need something current and engaging that won't bog down your rehearsal calendar.

What to expect

Bright, uplifting, and driven by an irresistible forward momentum. The arrangement captures the song's youthful optimism and radio-friendly bounce while staying within the technical reach of developing musicians.

Who it's for

Marching bands at the beginning levels who want contemporary repertoire that students recognize and connect with. This score is also useful for directors building mixed-instrumentation programs or needing reliable crowd-pleasers that won't require months of preparation.

How to get the most out of it

Bring out the hook in the melody line; this song lives on its sing-along quality, so make sure your lead voices (woodwinds, trumpets) are playing with conviction and clarity throughout.
Keep the rhythmic pulse steady and energetic. The arrangement's brevity (1:30) means there's no room for tempo drift; lock in with a metronome during sectionals and maintain that drive in performance.
Balance the parts so the arrangement doesn't feel thin. With a Grade 1.5 score, you may not have tutti passages; blend what you do have and avoid letting the texture feel sparse.

How to use it

Use this as a finisher in a summer concert or outdoor performance where contemporary hits bring energy and audience engagement. At 1:30, it also works as a palate-cleansing opener or interlude between longer classical works, and it's short enough to feature as a standalone moment in a mixed-repertoire show.