What Makes You Beautiful: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
As performed by One Direction / Arranged by Robert Longfield
Grade: 1.5
Item: 35-PK00271499
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Description
Recorded by the hot new boy band One Direction, here is very easy arrangement of their popular hit "What Makes You Beautiful". With a driving pulse and catchy melodies, this is sure to be a hit with beginning players. Dur: 2:30
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00271499
More about this title
About the Artist: One Direction
One Direction emerged from the UK version of The X Factor in 2010 as a five-piece boy band that would dominate pop music throughout the 2010s. Their infectious melodies, accessible production, and broad appeal across age groups made them natural candidates for educational arrangements. "What Makes You Beautiful" became one of their signature songs, introducing millions of listeners to pop songwriting that balances simplicity with memorable hooks.
Why we love this
Robert Longfield has stripped away nothing essential here; the arrangement captures what makes this song stick in people's heads while keeping the technical demands genuinely accessible for Grade 1.5 players. Beginning ensembles need repertoire that feels current and exciting to perform, and this delivers both the catchy melody and the driving rhythmic energy that made the original a phenomenon.
What to expect
Bright, propulsive, and unapologetically pop. The piece bounces forward with a confident rhythm and a melody that invites singing along. There's an infectious lightness here that puts players at ease while still requiring their attention to ensemble blend and rhythmic precision.
Who it's for
Beginning concert bands looking for material that resonates with students and audiences alike. This arrangement works particularly well for groups building confidence with easier Grade 1.5 repertoire while wanting to program something beyond traditional educational composers.
How to get the most out of it
- Anchor the groove with your rhythm section from the first rehearsal. Even at this level, locking the pulse and keeping the hi-hat pattern crisp will transform the piece from competent to compelling.
- Balance the melody line with light, buoyant phrasing rather than heavy articulation. The song lives in its sing-along quality, so encourage singers and lead instruments to float the tune naturally.
- Mark the dynamic arc carefully in your score during prep. The arrangement builds incrementally, and conductors who let dynamics flatten tend to lose the song's forward momentum by the final chorus.
- Keep tempo steady and slightly forward of what feels comfortable. A touch of energy prevents the piece from dragging, especially in the second verse where texture thins out.
How to use it
Save this for concerts where you want to energize the audience and give your ensemble a crowd-pleaser moment. It pairs well on a program that mixes classical foundational pieces with contemporary arrangements, signaling to families and community members that concert band is alive and relevant.
Skills your students will build
- Steady pulse maintenance in pop grooves
- Melodic phrasing with lightness and shape
- Rhythmic accuracy in simple syncopations
- Ensemble blend and balance across sectional parts
- Dynamic control within a limited range