Pop Music for Concert Band

The master of pop music in the 1980s brought the music world a distinctive sound and enduring tunes. This medley features some of his biggest hits, including: Purple Rain, 1999, When Doves Cry, Let's...

Recorded by renowned vocal group Celtic Woman on the CD A New Journey, this beautiful ballad features a haunting melody and rich harmonies. Sean O'Loughlin brings us a moving adaptation for band with...

Attaining worldwide popularity, and describing 'a thousand hugs from ten thousand lightning bugs, ' this is the first #1 hit by recording sensation Owl City. John Wasson's setting for band captures th...

In 1985, an unprecedented collaboration of recording artists created this benefit project for African famine relief. Now 25 years later, the recording industry has stepped up again with a remake of th...

With a catchy melody and energetic style, every band will want to play this megahit hot off the charts. Easy ranges and rhythms help insure immediate success with this one.

Recorded by South Korean rapper Psy, this stylized smash hit has taken pop culture by storm with a viral video (over 500 million views!), TV appearances, parodies, and even flash mobs. Make room for d...

This upbeat hit recorded by Carly Rae Jepsen took the charts by storm and became a pop anthem. This great sounding arrangement will go together quickly and liven up any concert.

Recorded by the hot new boy band One Direction, here is very easy arrangement of their popular hit What Makes You Beautiful. With a driving pulse and catchy melodies, this is sure to be a hit with beg...

Lady Gaga has struck gold again with this driving and catchy blockbuster hit. This up-tempo rock arrangement is characterized by a syncopated and rhythmic pulse and tuneful melody.

Michael Jackson left a legacy of stylized pop hits, and 'Bad' is certainly one of his best. Expertly scored by Johnnie Vinson at a very easy level, this is sure to be a favorite with students as well...

With its distinctive reggae beat and dance-like percussion groove, this contemporary hit recorded by the group Magic! adapts nicely for band in this effective setting for young players.

This mega hit from recording artist Meghan Trainor features a catchy upbeat melody and even a doo-wop flavor at times. This solid arrangement for young bands gives the bass line instruments particular...

Featuring a bright dance tempo and catchy melodies, this arrangement of Meghan Trainor's pop hit is easy to learn and fun to play. Horns and saxes take the lead in the beginning, but the low brass and...

Recorded by the American band OneRepublic, this catchy pop hit has already demonstrated staying power in popularity and also on the charts. Sean O'Loughlin uses the uptempo dance groove from the origi...

This pop hit recorded by Mariah Carey in 1994 continues to be a holiday favorite year after year. Starting with a moderate tempo and lyrical introduction, this very effective arrangement for young ban...

This recent hit by pop superstar Taylor Swift features a catchy melody that adapts nicely for very young players. Here is a solid arrangement that your students and audience are sure to enjoy.

This smash hit recorded by OneRepublic is effectively arranged here for second year players opening with a brief, slow introduction that features an optional solo for alto sax or trumpet. This is foll...