Pop Music for Ensembles

The classic hit from the rock band Journey has been scored to be played using any mix of wind or string instruments. This thoughtfully crafted flex arrangement is a perfect piece for your beginning

Get ready to rock! And improvise! And learn notes on the G string! G Street Rock promotes both music literacy and creativity. A four-bar vamp allows students to improvise or perform suggested

Bowie. Some artists only need to be known by one name. This fantastic medley contains three of his biggest hits: the jazzy and funky Let's Dance; the ethereal Space Oddity; and the

Give your students and audience a special treat with this outstanding arrangement the hit by Imagine Dragons - one of the most compelling bands in the world. This piece has all the elements of a top-notch

Combining the traditional Baroque style and rock and roll, this piece for solo violin and orchestra will dazzle the concert hall. This exciting piece works great with strings alone, but it also

Featured on Mark Wood's album Turbow, this is an emotional ride from the calm and mysterious opening to the searing and electrifying ending. Combined with the included accompaniment track,

An exciting piece for solo violin with string orchestra, originally composed for the television broadcast of the Tour de France. Imagine dozens of bicyclists racing down a mountain road at top speed - the

Visualize flying while improvising with this original piece. Combining classical and rock styles this is a vehicle for musicians to spread their wings and learn the art of composing on the spot. (4:00)

Mark Wood's multi-level arrangement of Any Way You Want It / Don't Stop Believin' showcases fun rock styles and classical technique. Right from the first notes with the anticipated first rhythm to

This outstanding arrangement of the classic Beach Boys hit, expertly scored for young string orchestras, will be a highlight of your spring or pops concert. Players will enjoy the rich harmonic language as

The high-octane rock-and-roll anthem by Ozzie Ozbourne is available here for string orchestra! This multilevel piece includes a full set of parts for Grade 2 as well as a full set for Grade 3 ensembles. Mix

Demonstrating how pop/rock music fits perfectly with orchestras, this tune starts with tremolo building into the downbeat - from a light breeze to a strong wind blowing and flying in the air. The middle

Bring a little "more cowbell" to your concerts with this rockin' hit from 1976. Even after it became more famous with the hilarious Saturday Night Live skit, this tune recorded by Blue Oyster Cult was

Elton John's spirited hit from 1972 was inspired by the sounds of early rock and roll in the late '50s and '60s and still gets the crowd rockin' whenever it's heard. Still enormously popular today, here is

Everyone will enjoy the driving shuffle groove and memorable melody featured in the original. This ageless tune lives on as one of the premiere signature hits by Freddie Mercury and Queen.

Few rock bands from the 1980s can boast the level of popularity and the parade of hits produced by the band Journey. This terrific medley for flexible instrumentation includes Any Way You Want It;

There's no surprise here! Taylor Swift rocked the pop charts again with this monster hit from her album Reputation. Here is an effective version for concert band that features the gritty opening

Recorded by The Beatles on the legendary White Album, this is absolutely the hardest rockin' birthday tribute song ever! With its signature bass line and catchy riffs, you won't want to wait for an actual

From the masters of heavy metal, this 1991 hit by Metallica has become a rock standard and can be heard everywhere from the radio airwaves to sporting events across the country. This powerful arrangement

This classic rocker from 1987 was featured on the Guns N' Roses debut album, and became their first #1 chart hit and to this day remains as one of their most popular hits. Still popular 30 years later, this

The title says it all for this powerful rock hit from Imagine Dragons! The thundering pulse and striking melodic lines occur throughout and never let up. Nicely adapted for band, it's a must-have for