Category: POP & ROCK TUNES - Grade 3.0 Composer: Dianne Warren Arranger: Patrick Roszell
Grade: 3.0
From the opening music right through the end of the awards, this very musical medley has your audience right there! Featuring "How Do I Live," "Nothings Gonna Stop Us Now," and "Because You Love Me," the medley concludes with all the grandeur from the awards broadcast. All composed by award winner Diane Warren, this medley is sure to bring the house down! (5:26)
Category: POP & ROCK TUNES - Grade 3.0 Composer: Dianne Warren Arranger: Patrick Roszell
Grade: 3.0
From the opening music right through the end of the awards, this very musical medley has your audience right there! Featuring "How Do I Live," "Nothings Gonna Stop Us Now," and "Because You Love Me," the medley concludes with all the grandeur from the awards broadcast. All composed by award winner Diane Warren, this medley is sure to bring the house down! (5:26)
Categories: POP & ROCK TUNES - Grade 3.0, Young Concert Band Material: Lady Gaga Arranger: Michael Brown
Level 3
Duration: 2 m : 0 s
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.
Category: POP & ROCK TUNES - Grade 3.0 Material: Coldplay Arranger: Michael Brown
Grade 3
Recorded by Coldplay, this beautiful and emotive ballad from The Hunger Games: Catching Fire notably marks the first time that the band has ever written and recorded an original song specifically for a motion picture.
Category: POP & ROCK TUNES - Grade 3.0 Composer: Mark Knopffler Arranger: Lorenzo Bocci
Difficulty: 3
Duration: 10m 46s
Dire Straits were a British rock band, formed in 1977 by Mark Knopfler (lead vocals and lead guitar). Dire Straits’ sound drew from a variety of musical influences, including jazz, folk, and blues, and came closest to beat music within the context of rock and roll. They also became one of the world's most commercially successful bands, with worldwide album sales of over 120 million. This arrangement includes three most successful songs: Money for Nothing, Sultans of Swing and Walk of Life.
Category: POP & ROCK TUNES - Grade 3.0 Arranger: Peter Kleine Schaars
Grade 3.0
Earth, Wind & Fire was formed by jazz drummer Maurice White, whose aim was to mix various music styles to produce a unique sound. Combined with excellent song writing and fine performances this sound made Earth, Wind & Fire one of the most influential soul groups of the seventies. In subsequent decades they experienced varying success but this medley reflects the heyday of this legendary group. In his job as staff arranger with the Royal Marine Band of the Dutch Navy, Peter Kleine Schaars wrote many top class arrangements. The talent of the musicians in the band made it possible to write in such a way that they closely resembled the original works. Consequently this medley shines just like the original versions by Earth, Wind & Fire.
Four famous songs have been used: In the Stone, Got to Get You into My Life, After the Love Has Gone and
Category: POP & ROCK TUNES - Grade 3.0 Composer: Ed Sheeran Arranger: Peter Kleine Schaars
Grade 3.5 Duration 7.55
Ed Sheeran has been storming the charts for several years now with his infectious songs and positive vibes. This medley by the renowned Dutch arranger Peter Kleine Schaars includes 'Shape of You', ‘Perfect', 'Castle on the Hill’ and ‘Sing’.
Category: POP & ROCK TUNES - Grade 3.0 Arranger: Paul Murtha
Grade: 3.0
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In the early '80s, the group Journey (featuring the distinctive vocal style of Steve Perry) was a vital part of the music scene. Now, thanks to continued airplay, video games, and the hit TV series Glee, they are back on top again. Featuring Don't Stop Believin', Separate Ways (Worlds Apart), Open Arms and Any Way You Want It, this medley is sure to be a hit with all audiences.
Categories: Young Concert Band, POP & ROCK TUNES - Grade 3.0 Materials: Robin Thicke, Pharrell Williams Arranger: Paul Murtha
Difficulty: 3
Duration: 2 m : 40 s
Robin Thicke's monster smash hit of the summer storms onto the stage in this arrangement for band that features a moderately paced groove and solid scoring
Category: POP & ROCK TUNES - Grade 3.0 Material: Lady Gaga Arranger: Michael Brown
Continuing her amazing string of chart-topping hits, here is a solid arrangement of Lady Gaga's latest single to sweep the pop scene. With its driving style and '80s influence, this one adapts nicely for band.
Categories: Young Concert Band, POP & ROCK TUNES - Grade 3.0 Material: The Commodores Arranger: Paul Murtha
Level: 3
This funky hit recorded by the Commodores in 1977 has proven its staying power over the years. Paul Murtha's lively arrangement featuring the signature horn riffs is sure to become an audience favorite.
Category: POP & ROCK TUNES - Grade 3.0 Composer: Ryan Tedder Arranger: Sean O'Laughlin
Grade 3.0
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 original and trades the melody between woodwinds and brass in an effective version for band.
Category: POP & ROCK TUNES - Grade 3.0 Composer: Arthur Hamilton
Grade 3.0 Duration 4.16
from the album "Crazy Love" - Michael Bublé
Cry Me A River is an American standard, written by Arthur Hamilton in 1953, and in the first instance made known by Julie London’s performance. Cry Me A River was also the opening track on the CD 'Crazy Love' by Michael Bublé. He turned it into a swinging big band arrangement, with a James Bond type feel. This arrangement was originally written for Harmony Band with solo voice but is also available for alto sax, tenor sax, trumpet, baritone or trombone
Category: POP & ROCK TUNES - Grade 3.0 Composer: Markus Schenk
Grade 3.0 Duration 9.03
This accessible medley of songs from the controversial German pop singer Xavier Naidoo contains his biggest hits including: Alles kann besser werden, Dieser Weg, Bitte hör nicht auf zu Traumen, Abschied nehmen and Wo willst du hin?
Category: POP & ROCK TUNES - Grade 3.0 Composers: Ramon Ayala, Erika Ender, Luis Fonsi
Grade 3.0
Becoming the first YouTube video to hit 4 billion views, Luis Fonsis “Despacito” also reached the top of the pop charts in over 40 countries. Featuring a blend of Latin pop and urban rhythms, this infectious hit works great in this adaptation for concert band.
Category: POP & ROCK TUNES - Grade 3.0 Composer: Freddie Mercury
Grade 3.0
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 use in advertising, television and film. Featuring trademark tight harmonies and a dramatic style shift from moderate ballad to double time rock, this arrangement will sound terrific even with young players.
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