Category: POP & ROCK TUNES Grade 1.0 Arranger: Michael Story
Grade: 1
This arrangement of "25 or 6 to 4," one of jazz-rock band Chicago's biggest hits, will make your band sound huge while bringing this classic pop tune to life for your beginners!
Category: POP & ROCK TUNES Grade 1.0 Composer: Various Arranger: Michael Story
Grade: 1.0
High on the list of rock bands loved by fans and reviled by critics, here's a straight-forward Michael Story arrangement of Journey's Any Way You Want It.
Category: POP & ROCK TUNES Grade 1.0 Arranger: Michael Story
Grade: 1.0
Made famous by Beyonce, this R&B hit will help to bring your beginning band into the 21st Century. This title is a great selection to foster recruiting, but there's not a difficult rhythm or fingering in the whole chart. With the rock beat, you can reinforce solid counting. This one's a winner! (1:58)
Category: POP & ROCK TUNES Grade 1.0 Arranger: Story, Michael (arranger)
Grade: 1.0
Made famous by Beyonce, this R&B hit will help to bring your beginning band into the 21st Century. This title is a great selection to foster recruiting, but there's not a difficult rhythm or fingering in the whole chart. With the rock beat, you can reinforce solid counting. This one's a winner! (1:58)
Category: POP & ROCK TUNES Grade 1.0 Arranger: Michael Story
Grade: 1.0
Although it's been called a 'goofy' novelty, this classic Todd Rundgren rock-and-roll favorite is just perfect for your beginners. A hard driving rock beat with repeated eighths throughout sets the stage for a big sound in "Bang the Drum All Day." Careful attention to the articulations supplied by master arranger Michael Story will make this the hit on your beginning band concert.
Category: POP & ROCK TUNES Grade 1.0 Composer: Rundgren Arranger: Story
Grade: 1.0
Although it's been called a 'goofy' novelty, this classic Todd Rundgren rock-and-roll favorite is just perfect for your beginners. A hard driving rock beat with repeated eighths throughout sets the stage for a big sound in "Bang the Drum All Day." Careful attention to the articulations supplied by master arranger Michael Story will make this the hit on your beginning band concert.
Category: POP & ROCK TUNES Grade 1.0 Composer: Ryan Tedder Arranger: Robert Longfield
Grade 1.0
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 followed by a moderate dance tempo featuring a driving pulse and interesting parts for all sections of the band.
Category: POP & ROCK TUNES Grade 1.0 Composer: Rupert Holmes Arranger: Michael Story
Grade: 1
Duration: 2:00
"Also known as ""The Piña Colada Song"" this Rupert Holmes infectious theme has been included in a variety of film scores including Mars Attacks, Shrek, and, most recently, Guardians of the Galaxy. A timeless feel-good tune that features a solo alto sax or your whole section! (2:00)"
Category: POP & ROCK TUNES Grade 1.0 Composer: Rupert Holmes Arranger: Michael Story
Grade: 1
Duration: 2:00
"Also known as ""The Piña Colada Song"" this Rupert Holmes infectious theme has been included in a variety of film scores including Mars Attacks, Shrek, and, most recently, Guardians of the Galaxy. A timeless feel-good tune that features a solo alto sax or your whole section! (2:00)"
Category: POP & ROCK TUNES Grade 1.0 Composers: Greg Holden, Drew Pearson Arranger: Johnnie Vinson
Grade 1.5
Recorded by American Idol winner Phillip Phillips and featured during the 2012 Olympics gymnastics coverage, here is a great sounding arrangement for beginning bands.
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