Concert Band for Beginners

Featuring a driving rhythmic style and distinctive melodic lines, this megahit from pop icon Lady Gaga works great for young bands. Sean O'Loughlin skillfully retains the sound of the original in this...

One of the hottest names in pop music today is Adele, and this bluesy gospel-style hit has been #1 in the US and also Europe. This solid arrangement by James Kazik features a driving soulful groove an...

Recorded by Cee Lo Green and also sung by Gwyneth Paltrow on Glee, this infectious tune is written in a style reminiscent of '60s Motown. Smartly scored for the entire band, this one is easy to learn...

Released in 1966 by The Rolling Stones, this legendary rock tune is credited to Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, reached number one in the United States and the U.K. in 1966, and is on the Billboard 'T...

A worldwide hit on the music charts! Feature your trumpet player with this soulful melody and percussion section employing congas for the Jamaican flavor of this hit from OMI. The arrangement opens wi...

This infectious tune is a catchy hit from the American indie-rock group Walk the Moon. Sure to generate a spontaneous sing-along with clapping and dancing in the aisles. This piece is great fun to reh...

Cake by the Ocean' is an infectious dance-rock hit from the group DNCE that just stays on the charts. Recognized and beloved by your students, this will capture their imagination and channel their ene...

I'm still standing is another way of saying 'You haven't beaten me yet' and is an ode to stamina. This world famous song by Elton John has been arranged by newcomer Sven Van Calster. The stirring rhyt...

In his most famous number, Music, an ode to music, John Miles managed to pack in lots of diff-erent musical aspects and elements: rhythmically from slow to fast; dynamically from quiet to loud; and in...

Kelly Clarkson's rock anthem has become a modern day classic with its catchy melodies and powerful driving pulse. Here is an impressive sounding version for band in a solid, yet playable arrangement.

Originally recorded by the Foo Fighters in 1999, this familiar rock hit made a huge splash recently on YouTube thanks to a live performance of 1000 musicians in Italy. (search Rockin 1000). Michael's...

Canadian singer The Weeknd's hit 'Blinding Lights' rose to number one on the charts in 34 countries including the U.S. and Canada. Taken from his fourth album After Hours and performed at the 2021 Sup...

Originally Cornfield Rock was written by Jacob de Haan as a version for male choir. It was based on a text by William Shakespeare on a melody of Thomas Morley (It was a lover and his lass). The origin...

Eine der wichtigsten Eigenschaften von Piraten ist ihre Unerschrockenheit. Eben diese Art von Unerschrockenheit brauchen auch junge Instrumentalisten für ihre ersten Auftritte. In diesem Moment muss m...

Der amerikanische Komponist James Hosay ist für seine gekonnt gesetzten Rock-Kompositionen bekannt. Mit 'Rock Spacehat er nun endlich auch ein Werk für die beliebte RUNDEL eXplora-Serie geschrieben ei...

Driving rock song Teaches syncopation and dotted quarter/8th note patterns Popular song in Europe

Arguably the most famous fanfare ever written! Now available in a version written with standard wind band instrumentation and playable by most bands. The key has been lowered and technical demands hav...

From the sublime to the 'you know what'! The melodies are from classic literature, but you can be guaranteed that the performance is not. Your entire trumpet section performs sans instruments (yes, mo...

This is a traditional South African folk song that has been adapted and arranged for concert band with optional SATB choir. The authentic rhythmic backgrounds performed on a variety of percussion inst...

Here is a special composition that serves a very special purpose for young band programs - an opportunity to feature a piano soloist with concert band. The piano part itself is lyrical and not technic...

MusicWorks - Grade 2 As the title implies, here is a dynamic work for band with plenty of Latin excitement and drive. Contrast and variety is provided in the melodic middle section, then the piece roa...

This energetic work makes an impressive statement for young bands. Written in a single tempo throughout, you'll be amazed at the amount of excitement that can be generated with limited technicaldemand...

Inspired by the events surrounding the railway between Atlanta and Chattanooga during the early years of the Civil War, Robert W. Smith stages the train chase complete with fascinating textures and ef...

The Fellowship of the Ring is the first of the three-movie series, already recognized with an Academy Award. Here's a stunning medley of the most memorable tunes from Howard Shore's film score for you...