Centuries: 1st Percussion Sheet Music Preview

Centuries: 1st Percussion

As Recorded by Fall Out Boy

Words and music by Suzanne Vega, Justin Tranter, Raja Kumari, Jonathan Rotem, Michael Fonesca, Andrew Hurley, Patrick Stump, Pete Wentz, and Joseph Trohman / arr. Michael Kamuf

Grade: 2 (Easy)

Item: 00-PC-0017393_PC1

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Fall Out Boy's commanding tune topped the charts and ESPN used this in their coverage of college football. Your students will love playing this arrangement that includes optional drumset, electric bass, and marching snare drums parts. Bring the power and drive of this tune to your band in this very playable setting. (2:45)
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Series: Pop Young Band
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 262
SKU: 00-PC-0017393_PC1
Complete Instrumentation

All Parts for “Centuries” — Concert Band

You're viewing the 1st Percussion part for Centuries by Suzanne Vega . Below is the work's full instrumentation — every individual part is available as a PDF download, or get the complete conductor score and parts as a set.

Need the whole chart? The Conductor Score & Parts includes the score plus all 21 parts (quantities vary by section). Buying a full ensemble is cheaper as a set than part-by-part.
Composer Suzanne Vega
Grade / Level Grade: 2 (Easy)
Ensemble Concert Band
Individual Parts 21 + Score

Percussion 4 parts

Frequently asked questions

What instruments are included in “Centuries”?

This Concert Band arrangement includes 21 individual parts: Flute, Oboe, Bassoon, 1st B-flat Clarinet, 2nd B-flat Clarinet, B-flat Bass Clarinet, E-flat Alto Saxophone, B-flat Tenor Saxophone, E-flat Baritone Saxophone, 1st B-flat Trumpet, 2nd B-flat Trumpet, 1st F Horn, 1st Trombone, Baritone T.C., Baritone B.C., Tuba, Electric Bass, Mallets, 1st Percussion, 2nd Percussion, Timpani. A conductor score is also available separately.

Can I buy a single instrument part instead of the full set?

Yes. Every individual instrument part is available as a separate PDF download for $3.00. This is perfect for replacing a misplaced page or adding extra stands for your section without purchasing the complete set.

What grade level is “Centuries”?

“Centuries” is rated Grade: 2 (Easy), written for Concert Band.

How many copies of each part come with the full set?

The full set includes the following quantities:

Part Copies
Conductor Score 1
Flute 8
Oboe 2
Bassoon 2
1st B-flat Clarinet 4
2nd B-flat Clarinet 4
B-flat Bass Clarinet 2
E-flat Alto Saxophone 5
B-flat Tenor Saxophone 2
E-flat Baritone Saxophone 2
1st B-flat Trumpet 4
2nd B-flat Trumpet 4
1st F Horn 4
1st Trombone 4
Baritone T.C. 2
Baritone B.C. 2
Tuba 4
Electric Bass 1
Mallets 2
1st Percussion 4
2nd Percussion 3
Timpani 1
How are the parts delivered?

Individual parts are available as instant PDF downloads that you can print as many times as you need. The complete set (Centuries: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts) includes the conductor score and all parts as PDF downloads.

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@JDaTopo YouTube

My middle school band teacher is Mike Kamuf himself. I played it when I was in 6th grade, and I don't see oboe players in the comments. Where are they at?

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@annabanana3208 YouTube

This sounds absolutely amazing!! I'm playing the baritone part in band and forgot the rhythm of my part lol but this helped thx so much

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@deadapple2299 YouTube

wow playing this in May for my final concert and this is the best way to practice THANKS!!!!!

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@annanorris5046 YouTube

Playing this in May. Thank you for doing this recording. I don't know if you know how helpful this is so that people can hear how the composition sounds and so they can practice with it

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@patricks-_- YouTube

Doing this song as a bari sax today in practice. I lost my breath. The amount of quarter notes for bari is insane.

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@kingthesabertooth YouTube

My band director got me into FOB through this song and god we killed it. Did I mention we had an electric bass guitar the day of the concert??

J
@jamesernst5278 YouTube

I played this song at Boise Rock School with my friend Colter.

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@ToucAan_love YouTube

If you have the chance, try the electric bass part. It's super fun

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@spiderkid361 YouTube

Playing this for my winter concert. This is really challenging for me (drum set) throwing in those skip notes. Dang great to hear how it sounds though

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