Instrumental Pieces for Concert Band

Initially featured in the blockbuster movie The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1 and recorded by Christina Perri, this powerful ballad enjoys continued popularity. A rare pop tune in 3/4 time, th...

From the movie 'A Star Is Born', here is an easy arrangement of the breakout hit by Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper. Using a nice variety of scoring textures this arrangement starts gently with a flute s...

This signature hit by the Backstreet Boys was recorded in 1999 and hailed by many as the pop ballad of that year. With a catchy melody passed from section to section and a relaxed rock tempo, this arr...

Essential Elements Explorer Level (correlates with Book 1, p. 11). From our very easiest series, Mike has created a bluesy sounding original using only quarter notes and half notes (percussion have a...

eXplora Grade 1+ Das englische Wort 'Beetle' heisst übersetzt 'Käfer'. Den Titel 'Beetle Boogie' könnte man aber auch über die berühmten 'Beatles' herleiten, wonach die Gruppe dann übersetzt 'Die Käfe...

Catchy melodies and distinctive rhythmic grooves characterize the music of this contemporary rock group. This is a great sounding medley for the concert stage.

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.

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...

Although this tune by iconic band Queen met with a rather cool reception when it was first released in 1979, over the years it has become one of the bands most popular songs thanks in part to frequent...

Recorded by Norwegian pop band A-ha in 1985, this familiar tune has taken on a life of its own becoming one of the top selling singles of all time. Paul's effective version for concert band provides p...

As suggested by the title, this powerful rock hit from Imagine Dragons has a thundering pulse and strong melodic lines throughout. Nicely adapted here for band by Paul Murtha.

This huge hit by The Weeknd features a driving pulse and an '80s retro style. Nicely arranged for young players this will sound great while providing motivation for your students.

Here's the smash hit from the group Coldplay in mesmerizing and solid treatment by Tim Waters. The moderate rock tempo and repetitive rhythmic figures make this easily attainable by younger players. D...

Here is Michael Jackson's landmark hit skillfully crafted for very young players. Scary stuff! Arranged for very young bands, this arrangement of Michael Jackson's signature rock hit is easy to learn...

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...

This hit recorded by Katy Perry is arranged here in a very effective setting for young bands by Michael Brown. Saxes state the melody in the beginning, then other sections are added in as the piece bu...

Released in July 2010, this piece earned Bruno Mars a Grammy' nomination for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance. A lush introduction followed by the uber-hot melody and driving chorus will have your band...

Over a period of four decades Jimmy Webb (b. 1946) has written hits for a number of singers including Glen Campbell, Art Garfunkel, Frank Sinatra, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash and Linda Ronstadt. His so...

Dass die vier Mitglieder von Abba, der erfolgreichsten Popgruppe nach den Beatles, für die Musik lebten, zeigt sich nicht zuletzt am Erfolg ihrer zahlreichen Hits, die Millionen Fans auf der ganzen We...

This beautiful duet was an appropriate way to mark the end of Henry Maske's career and simultaneously introduce Andrea Bocelli to the international music scene. His collaboration with Sarah Brightman...