14 of the Best New Marching Band Arrangements for 2025
This blog comes courtesy of Hal Leonard's director of band publications, Michael Sweeney.
2025 is shaping up to be another big year for Marching Bands, and we're excited to be able to offer a variety of styles and genres from our trusted team of talented writers!
For contemporary hits, check out "APT." by Rosé and Bruno Mars, "HOT TO GO!" from Chappell Roan, and music from the brand-new Minecraft movie! Recent movie releases have brought the music from Wicked to the forefront, as well as the classic theme from Beetlejuice, plus "We're Back" from Moana 2. Nostalgia hits like "Born to Run," "Crazy in Love," and "Bye Bye Bye" never go out of style. Finally, "Easy Stadium Jams Vol. 1" offers short "time-out" versions of hard-hitting sports anthems sure to fire up the crowd.
Whether you are looking for something for field competition or just dynamic music for the stands, this year's releases will have you covered.
APT.
ROSÉ & Bruno Mars (arr. Matt Conaway)
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The groove doesn't get any more infectious than this. Whether it's on the field, in between quarters or during a timeout, this arrangement of the smash hit from ROSÉ and Bruno Mars will get the party started!
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HOT TO GO!
Chappell Roan (arr. Matt Conaway)
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The cheerleaders and student section will go crazy for this arrangement of the Chappell Roan hit.
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Steve's Lava Chicken (from A Minecraft Movie)
Jack Black (arr. Paul Murtha)
Marching Band sheet music
It's as if this enormously popular song was written to be played in the stands. Perfect length for any game situation, very accessible, a rockin' groove that everyone will dance to and a melody that everyone will be singing along with. Just imagine when the student section belts out the ending!
Download nowI Feel Alive (from A Minecraft Movie)
Jack Black (arr. Paul Murtha)
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This powerful and fiery arrangement of the driving rock song from the movie will light up the Friday night crowd!
Download nowBeetlejuice (Main Theme)
Danny Elfman (arr. Michael Brown)
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This arrangement of the iconic and playfully spooky theme from the classic film will be a crowd favorite either during halftime or in the stands.
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Born to Run
Bruce Springsteen (arr. Paul Murtha)
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Electrify the crowd with this hard rocking classic from The Boss!
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Crazy in Love
Beyoncé (arr. Ishbah Cox)
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This chart-topping hit from Beyoncé will have the crowd dancing and singing and is the perfect addition to your field show or stand repertoire.
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We're Back (from Moana 2)
Abigail Barlow, Emily Bear & Opetaia Foa'i (arr. Matt Conaway)
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A grooving arrangement of the hit song from the smash hit Disney sequel that will be a favorite of your percussion section. Also a great choice for parades.
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No One Mourns The Wicked / Dancing Through Life (from Wicked)
Stephen Schwartz (arr. Matt Conaway & Matt Finger)
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The smash Broadway sensation has been brought back into the spotlight with the hit movie series. This medley of two of the most popular songs from the show will make the perfect field show.
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The Wizard and I (from Wicked)
Stephen Schwartz (arr. Matt Conaway & Matt Finger)
Marching Band sheet music
An emotional and colorful arrangement of Elphaba's song about fitting in and making good.
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Defying Gravity (from Wicked)
Stephen Schwartz (arr. Matt Conaway & Matt Finger)
Marching Band sheet music
A fantastic arrangement of the empowerment-themed showstopper from the show.
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For Good (from Wicked)
Stephen Schwartz (arr. Matt Conaway & Matt Finger)
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This touching ballad about true friendship will round off the perfect field show.
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Bye Bye Bye
*NSYNC (arr. Paul Murtha)
Marching Band sheet music
This hip and grooving arrangement of the *NSYNC classic will be a crowd favorite and a necessary addition to a 90's of Pop field show.
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Easy Stadium Jams Vol. 1
Various (arr. Paul Murtha)
Marching Band sheet music
Get the crowd rocking with this collection of hits including "Narco," "Industry Baby," "Seven Nation Army," and "Party Rock Anthem."
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