Pop Music for Ensembles

This Discovery Jazz series edition of Stevie Wonder's 1973 song packs all the joyful Latin energy you would want into an accessible arrangement that is super cool and fun to sing. Great for building skills

Here is the song that was Rachel Platten's breakout moment! Topping the charts in 2015, this melodic anthem is irresistible and inspires us to keep fighting no matter what life brings us!

Featured in "Pitch Perfect 2" at the heartwarming conclusion to the film, this song by British pop sensation Jessie J offers a musical and emotional impact that is instantly appealing. Weaving through the

Pop band One Direction continues to create tuneful and energetic hits. This worldwide hit displays an edgier, more mature sound with rhythmic energy that their fans love. Your string players will, too.

This compelling theme was composed to introduce the heroine that first appeared in the long-awaited film "Star Wars: The Force Awakens." Not a typical ballad, this dynamic work features a moderately driving

The longstanding iconic BBC television series brings a new dimension of drama to eager audiences with its evocative theme music. This masterful concert band setting features several familiar themes from the

Originally recorded by The Meters in 1969, Cissy Strut has since become a model for playing funk as recorded by both jazz and rock artists. The signature bass line is played by trombones, tenors

This wonderful and classic ballad recorded by Stevie Wonder is set here as a solo feature for tenor saxophone. Beautifully accompanied by piano only in the beginning, a mellow accompaniment follows with

This classic funk tune from the 1970s was written by Stevie Wonder, but became a huge hit for Rufus and Chaka Khan. Featuring a slow and driving pulse with heavily syncopated figures, this chart provides a

This rocker recorded by the Foo Fighters has remained a favorite ever since its release in 1999. John Berry expertly trades the melody around from section to section in this great-sounding chart for young

Adele's megahit ballad adapts nicely for young players in this well-paced arrangement by Rick Stitzel. A solo alto sax starts things out, then the melody is passed to the trombones, and then the full band

From Stevie Wonder's acclaimed and highly influential Innervisions album, Living for the City features a slow, bluesy, funky groove and memorable melodic lines. Adapted beautifully for jazz

From "The Jungle Book," this timeless classic appeared in the original movie as well as the repeated blockbuster hit. With a jaunty 2-beat swing style and well-known melody, this one is impossible not to

This 1975 tune by the Temptations is one of their later hits, co-written by Funkadelic guitarist Eddie Hazel and decidedly funkadelic in style. This chart features the infectious bass line first stated by

Ever since The Bare Necessities was first introduced in the classic movie "The Jungle Book," this catchy tune has remained a familiar favorite. Featured again in the 2016 movie, here is an easy

This epic film was nominated for ten Academy Awards and won Best Original Score for the masterful music. Alfred Reed's setting for concert band is available here with a full score and thoroughly edited

Adele's album 25 is overflowing with beautiful, dramatic music, including this soulful ballad that expresses the pain of lost love. This will be a powerful choral showcase that will connect with every

Sam Smith's recording of the theme from the James Bond film "Spectre" is an epic ballad with a slow buildup to a magnificent payoff at the chorus. A fantastic showcase for choirs of all levels and

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

Rachel Platten sings with confidence and with a message of hope that will resonate with singers and audiences! Powerful pop harmonies and an electrifying rhythmic underlay will bring excitement to your

Global superstar Adele has broken all records with her new album 25 and this single exceeds all expectations with a light island feel over the inviting synth pop groove. Singers will love performing this

The breathtaking show "Finding Neverland" follows playwright J.M. Barrie (Peter Pan creator) as he summons the courage to become the writer and the man he yearns to be. This vivid song captures the

Choirs will love re-creating the warm harmonies and soulful vocals of Pentatonix's Take Me Home, with its hymn-like cadences and steady finger snaps. A wonderful and accessible a cappella choice

Pop/show choirs will love performing this acoustic hit from the alt-rock band X Ambassadors, with its infectious "hey-hey-hey" chorus and natural vocal harmonies. Add strumming guitars for even more