Instrumental Pieces for Concert Band

Recorded by the Celtic punk band The Pogues and featuring singer Kirsty MacColl, Fairytale of New York was released in 1987 and has remained an enduring and popular holiday favorite ever since. Compri...

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...

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...

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...

The best of the Motown sound comes through in this familiar hit originally recorded in the '60s. Here is a very playable and solid arrangement for beginning groups.

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...

If there ever was a melody that instantly identified the holiday season, this is it! Each year the sounds of Sleigh Ride surround us in recorded format and in live sound in almost every venue and on a...

Victor Lopez delivers the perfect holiday treat with this arrangement of 'Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas' for concert band. Sure to be an audience favorite.

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...

Happy Xmas (War Is Over) wurde 1974 von John Lennon, seiner damaligen Frau Yoko Ono und einem Kinderchor aus Harlem (New York) aufgenommen. Es ist zugleich ein Weihnachtslied und ein Plädoyer für den...

Du hast den Farbfilm vergessen - Blasorchesterausgabe ist die perfekte Notenausgabe für Blasorchester des bekannten Hits von Nina Hagen. Die Musik von Michael Heubach und der Text von Kurt Demmler wer...

Berthold Schick hat ein besonderes Potpourri bekannter Weihnachtslieder im typischen "Böhmischen" Stil komponiert. Das Polka-Potpourri enthält bekannte Weihnachtsmelodien wie "Alle Jahre wieder", "Las...

Originally released in 1986, Livin' on a Prayer has become the signature song for rock group Bon Jovi. Thanks to continued usage in pop culture, sporting events and video games, this classic rock tune...

Rock anthem from Queen that beginners will love to play.

One of the most famous rock riffs ever recorded, this tune was a hit for Deep Purple in 1972. Here is an easy arrangement written in a solid and gritty style. Sure to rock the house!