Bang the Drum All Day (I Don’t Want to Work)

Although it’s been called a goofy novelty, this classic Todd Rundgren rock-and-roll favorite is perfect for your beginners. A hard driving rock beat with repeated eighths throughout sets the stage for a big sound in “Bang the Drum All Day.” Careful attention to the articulations supplied by master arranger Michael Story will make this the hit on your beginning band concert. (1:50)