Hard to Say I'm Sorry/Get Away by Chicago Marching Band - Sheet Music
By ChicagoOne of the group Chicago's great “power ballads”! This closing production number starts out gently with a trumpet solo, but ends strong with the “Get Away” tag from the original recording. Expertly adapted for younger players.
Details
Summary
- Ensembles:
- Marching Band
- Composers:
- Peter Cetera David "Babyface" Foster
- Publishers:
- Hal Leonard
- Series:
- Easy Contemporary Marching Band
- Instrumentation:
- 1 - 1St Bb Trumpet - 8 1 - 2Nd Bb Trumpet - 8 1 - 3Rd Bb Trumpet - 8 1 - Aux Percussion - 2 1 - Baritone B.C. (Opt. Tbn. 2) - 8 1 - Baritone T.C. - 4 1 - Bb Clarinet - 16 1 - Bb Horn/Flugelhorn - 4 1 - Bb Tenor Sax - 4 1 - Bells/Xylophone - 4 1 - Cymbals - 4 1 - Eb Alto Sax - 8 1 - Eb Baritone Sax - 2 1 - Electric Bass - 2 1 - F Horn - 8 1 - Flute/Piccolo - 16 8 - Full Score - 1 1 - Multiple Bass Drums - 4 1 - Quad Toms - 4 1 - Snare Drum - 8 1 - Trombone - 8 1 - Tuba - 8
- UPC:
- 073999446111
- Item types:
- Physical
- Artist:
- Chicago
- Arrangers:
- Paul Murtha
- Usages:
- School and Community
- Size:
- 6.75x10.5x0.369 inches
- Shipping Weight:
- 0.89 pounds
Detailed Description
SKU: HL.3744611
By Chicago. By David "Babyface" Foster and Peter Cetera. Arranged by Paul Murtha. Easy Contemporary Marching Band. Ballad. Softcover. Hal Leonard #3744611. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.3744611).UPC: 073999446111. 6.75x10.5x0.369 inches.
One of the group Chicago's great “power ballads”! This closing production number starts out gently with a trumpet solo, but ends strong with the “Get Away” tag from the original recording. Expertly adapted for younger players.
Song List
Get Away
Hard to Say I'm Sorry
Similar Sheet Music & Digital Downloads
- More by this Composer:
- Chicago Chicago Piano Chicago Trombone Chicago Voice
- Series:
- Easy Contemporary Marching Band
- Ensemble:
- Marching Band
- Publisher:
- Hal Leonard
Ratings + Reviews
4.3 Rating
3 reviews
David K.
Dec 17, 2025
A reliable choice for a marching band performance. The arrangement of 'Hard to Say I'm Sorry/Get Away' is a crowd-pleaser and recognizable. Given it's a Grade 2-3, the parts are practical and shouldn't demand excessive rehearsal time. The transition from the trumpet solo to the strong 'Get Away' finish provides good dynamic contrast. It's a standard Hal Leonard publication, so part clarity and layout are generally good for field use.
Anonymous
Dec 15, 2025
This Chicago medley is perfectly suited for junior high or developing high school marching bands. The Grade 2-3 difficulty is spot-on, making it accessible while still offering engaging ensemble challenges. Paul Murtha's adaptation is clear and well-spaced, which greatly aids students in reading their parts. It's fantastic for reinforcing rhythmic precision and blend within the full band context. Highly recommend for school and community performances.
Elena P.
Dec 14, 2025
Though for marching band, this arrangement demonstrates excellent instrumental voice-leading, effectively handling the 'vocal' melody line. The opening trumpet solo establishes the lead clearly, and the full band texture builds beautifully to support it. Murtha ensures the harmonic accompaniment is rich yet not overly complex for Grade 2-3 players, providing a solid foundation for the lyrical lines. It's a thoughtful adaptation that carries the emotional arc of the original very well.
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