Pop Music for Concert Band

A rich, sonorous setting of John Lennon's timeless song of peace arranged for young band. Larry Norred's careful attention to color and ensemble texture make this ballad an exquisite concert number.

Written by Canadian singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen back in the '80s, this powerful song has reached almost legendary status with its frequent usage in TV and movies. Recorded by such diverse artists...

Originally a hit for Louis Armstrong in 1967, this touching ballad continues to be popular today and is heard regularly in TV and film. Nicely arranged here for beginning players.

With a bold and soulful style combined with a hint of vintage James Bond spy music, here is a powerful setting of Adele's smash hit from the latest blockbuster Bond movie Skyfall.

John Lennon's popular song from the 70's has taken on new meaning in the changing world of today. This is a touching and sensitive treatment for concert band by Richard Saucedo.

Recorded by the Jackson 5 in 1970, even students today remember this classic rock ballad from the Motown era.

You Raise me Up' has topped the charts all around the world. Its memorable Irish-style melody sticks with you like a real earworm! Here it is beautifully arranged by Bert Appermont. 'You Raise me Up'...

Josh Groban's lovely ballad has now been prepared for your beginners' first program. All the emotion remains - only the more difficult rhythms have been simplified for ease of preparation. Don't miss...

Michael Jackson, the King of Pop, died in Los Angeles on June 25th 2009. He can without any shadow of a doubt be compared with artists such as Elvis Presley, Jimi Hendrix, and John Lennon - all of the...

Michael Jackson, the King of Pop, died in Los Angeles on June 25th 2009. He can without any shadow of a doubt be compared with artists such as Elvis Presley, Jimi Hendrix, and John Lennon - all of the...

The film 'As in Heaven' is about the famous conductor Daniel Dareus, who returns to his native Swedish village to recover physically and mentally from a heart attack. He takes over the village's churc...

With this enchanting melody, made famous by the young, talented singer Josh Groban and the group Westlife, you will transport your musicians and your audience alike into a dreamy, musical world. The a...

Essential Elements Performer Level (correlates with Book 1, p. 24) Even players in their first few months can play the biggest pop hit from the blockbuster film Titanic.

Recorded by Journey and known recently as the signature anthem for the popular TV series Glee, this familiar pop hit from the '80s will sound great in this arrangement for young bands.

Commemorating 100 years since Titanic was lost at sea, James Cameron released the 3-D version of his classic 1997 movie. Here is a touching arrangement of the familiar main theme scored for flexible i...

Thanks in part to a hot recording by Michael Bublé, this familiar melody from The Pink Panther has enjoyed renewed popularity. This exciting version for the concert stage features a driving Latin puls...

The critically acclaimed movie Pitch Perfect about a college a cappella group featured this upbeat hit recorded by Anna Kendrick. The clever 'cups' routine performed with a cup and table tapping has i...

Featured prominently in the blockbuster movie Guardians of the Galaxy, this enjoyable arrangement for flexible instrumentation is based on the '70s recording by Blue Swede.

Jennifer Lawrence's hit single, as heard in The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1

From the hit movie musical The Greatest Showman, this showstopper is an inspirational song about making your dreams come true. Michael Browns outstanding version for young players features a variety o...