Take On Me by A-Ha (for marching band) - arr. Mike C. Muncher, 2024

This one never gets old! No matter how many parodies, covers, or tributes come along, A-Ha's earworm-worthy Take On Me still seems as fresh as the year it came out. This intermediate arrangement sports a grooving and captivating drumline chart and has optional Bass Guitar and Front Ensemble (pit) parts to really give it a sparkle!

Print Files come complete with both 8.5"x11" and 8.5"x14" so that you can see your way to programming this chart for your band!

Instrumentation:

Flute/Piccolo
3 Clarinet
Alto Saxophone
Tenor Saxophone
Bari Saxophone
3 Trumpet
Mellophone
2 Trombone
Baritone
Tuba
Snares
Tenors
5 Basses
Cymbals
Optional:
Xylophone/Glockenspiel w/suspended cymbals
Vibraphone w/ suspended cymbals
Marimba w/ suspended cymbals
Drum Set (or percussion similar)

Time: ca. 1:10