Pop Music for Concert Band

The song became popular in 1966 with Cannonball Adderleys band, where the composer Joe (Josef) Zawinul played the piano. Joe Zawinul (1932-2007) was an austrian pianist/keyboardist/composer. His mothe...

Some songs have a distinct, inherent value even long after they are written. There is a beauty in the simplicity of Leonard Cohen's classic song, 'Hallelujah' which was captured by many artists and ar...

Eurovision Song Contest Winner 1997 (pop music)

Eurovision Song Contest Winner 2013!

A Last Christmas Fantasy! is an arrangement based on Wham!'s world-famous Christmas song "Last Christmas", written by George Michael (1963–2016). Arranger Jan van Kraeydonck wrote this piece with the...

Start every morning fresh fragrant like a summer garden. Smooth, smooth and velvety fine, Clean, shiny, radiantly pure: This is SHINY ULTRA! Only SHINY ULTRA gives you sparkling shine and makes every...

A drone is originally a military aviation term, which is used to indicate an unmanned aircraft. Drones are used for inspections, especially of buildings or impassable places, as a search tool for miss...

Camila Cabello dominated the pop charts with her distinctive pop hit. Featuring a steamy Latin groove and catchy melodic lines, this arrangement will sound great with limited rehearsal time.

Man of La Mancha ran for 2,328 performances and won five Tony Awards, including Best Musical. Utilizing symphonic as well as driving, Latin-pop styles, Justin Williams brings four of the most beloved...

Based on 'La Virgen de la Macarena' by Bernardino Monterde, this paso doble has all the flair of a spicy Spanish march complete with castanets and maracas. A tremendous opportunity to reinforce contra...

Despacito was without doubt the most popular summer hit, not only smashing all charts, but also breaking records on YouTube! In some parts of the world, there was controversy about the lyrics, which m...

Here is your chance for some audience participation within your concert program. The big Summer 'hit' of 1995 was the Bayside Boys with their version of a modern Spanish song. Can you remember the mov...

Gloria Estefan is a most successful latin singer of Cuban origin. She scored an impressive series of hits with the group 'Miami Sound Machine' in the eighties and nineties. Songs such as 'Dr.Beat' and...

From the radio airwaves of the '70s to the bright lights of the Broadway stage, the music of ABBA continues to excite listeners everywhere! Michael's well-paced medley of hits includes I Have a Dream;...

This 5-minute medley for band and choir will be a cross-generational salute to the Beatles with songs that are more popular than ever! Perfectly crafted for younger ensembles, songs include: Can't Buy...

In 1969, the legendary 3-day music festival defined a generation and gave us unforgettable musical performances. Included in this powerful medley are: Purple Haze (Jimi Hendrix), Somebody to Love (Jef...

The early hits by supergroup Chicago were remarkable for their driving rock style combined with a distinctive and integral use of horns. Here's a fast-paced and dynamic medley for young players that i...

The English-Irish pop group One Direction is largely responsible for the resurgence of the boy band genre. This upbeat medley is sure to be a hit with young audiences and includes What Makes You Beaut...

Originally thought of as producing only lightweight surf music, the Beach Boys went on to become one of the most influential bands of the 1960s with their own distinct and innovative sound. This well-...

Before Danny Elfman was a celebrated film composer he was the front man and songwriter for the hugely successful rock band Oingo Boingo. This medley of three of their biggest hits, Just Another Day, W...

Before Danny Elfman was a celebrated film composer he was the front man and songwriter for the hugely successful rock band Oingo Boingo. This medley of three of their biggest hits, Just Another Day, W...