Pop Music for Ensembles

Carole King's classic hit from 1971, made famous by James Taylor, conveys a universal message of hope and reassurance. Featured in the Broadway musical "Beautiful," this is quite possibly the best and most

Bruno Mars and British producer Mark Ronson scored big with this #1 hit that echoes James Brown, Stevie Wonder and Earth, Wind & Fire. It has an absolutely irresistible groove that will energize your

Created for the blockbuster film adventure of the Avengers, Danny Elfman has created a suitably powerful and dramatic soundtrack. Here is a main theme ready to explode onto the concert stage!

This infectious 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. Fun!

James Newton Howard composed this dynamic fanfare for the closing segment of the 1993 movie "Grand Canyon." The film is now largely forgotten; however, the music remains a vibrant and powerful statement and

As recorded by the Count Basie Orchestra on their album This Time by Basie, Billy Byers arranged a wonderful, easy-swinging masterpiece. Cleverly, he set this Mancini classic in 4/4 to accommodate

I'm Free is one of the many great tunes from The Who's rock opera "Tommy." With a nod to Mario Bauz and Tito Puente, Rick Hirsch has reimagined this classic rock anthem as a high energy mambo. The

Recorded by Coldplay in 2008, Viva La Vida has shown it has staying power with its strong rhythmic base and catchy melodies. This very easy chart will come together quickly with limited

The familiar bass line and melody riffs from this Mancini classic adapt perfectly for jazz combo in this easy arrangement by John Berry. It's flexibly scored for four-plus horns, 3 rhythm and optional

Inspired by the version of The Pink Panther recorded by Bobby McFerrin, Mike Tomaro breathes exciting new life into this Mancini favorite. Combining a unique shuffle funk groove with creative

This is one of Stevie Wonder's signature hits from the 1970s, and here is a masterfully arranged easy version in a light bossa style. The trombones grab the spotlight in the beginning and again at the end.

No one brought musical energy and excitement to the stage, TV and film like the Blues Brothers! Here's a concise and accessible medley of their biggest hits, including I Can't Turn You Loose, Soul

Taylor Swift has successfully crossed over into the pop music arena with this upbeat and infectious hit. In this very easy arrangement the melody is smartly traded from section to section, and

The heavy influence that Stevie Wonder had on funk and jazz is clearly evident in this hit from 1974. Made even funkier in this version for big band with a tempo slightly slower than the original, the

Everyone knows this Henry Mancini favorite, but not like this! Mike Tomaro has gleefully twisted the well-known melody into a New Orleans-style second line groove for jazz ensemble! The signature bass line

From Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars, this monster hit is the perfect throwback to a funky R&B style! This arrangement for younger players features modest ranges and repetitive yet authentic-sounding

Three hits from the wildly successful rock group Queen are featured in this this explosive opener for the show "QUEEN." The operatic Bohemian Rhapsody provides theatrical contrast to the

Yet another in a long string of hits from the group Imagine Dragon. This folk-tinged melody contrasted with a powerful chorus delivers a strong musical message of enduring hope and power.

Let your students experience this terrific "music" song as recorded by The Doobie Brothers back in 1972. "Don't you feel it growin' day by day, people gettin' ready for the news..."

A cappella groups at high school through collegiate levels can now sing this immensely popular Katy Perry song, with its affirming message of strength and inspiration. This accessible unaccompanied setting

"Here's my story, it's sad but true: it's about a girl that I once knew..." This is awesome for guys! The 1961 pop hit by Dion is a doo-wop classic, with triadic harmonies and a lead solo to bring down the

This funky throwback tune from Bruno Mars continues to light up the airwaves with its infectious groove. You're sure to energize any performance when you add this effective and dynamic band

The 1962 hit by The Exciters, this song jump-started the era of 1960s girl groups. Its unmistakable pop/soul sound inspired covers by dozens of artists, including Bette Midler's on her It's the Girls

Here's the perfect Beatles song for two-part tenor-bass choirs! It was released as a single in 1965, then used again in the Beatles' second movie, "Help!" This will make Beatles fans out of your young