One of the tried and true rock anthems of the '70s this gritty Deep Purple classic will be a blast to perform. Hal Leonard's innovative Flex-Band series is designed to provide exciting music for bands with incomplete or unbalanced instrumentation. Written using just five parts (plus percussion) these arrangements will work with virtually ANY combination of brass or woodwinds ? even strings. Dur:…
The early hits by supergroup Chicago were remarkable for their driving rock style combined with a distinctive and integral use of horns. Heres a fast-paced and dynamic medley for young players that includes the familiar tunesMake Me Smile Saturday in the Park and 25 or 6 to 4.
Monday Monday - Dream a Little Dream of Me - California Dreamin'-During the turbulent period of the late '60s the Mamas and the Papas gave us tuneful hits that we could all identify with. Here is a medley of familiar songs that continue to speak to all generations. Includes: Monday Monday;Dream a Little Dream of Me and California Dreamin'.
The stately and powerful opening strains quickly give way to a driving tempo in this masterful setting. Jay uses a rich variety of scoring styles in this version of Eleanor Rigby like you've never heard!
With his charismatic style and polished interpretations Frank Sinatra put his unique stamp on a number of familiar standards. This effective medley for band features some of his best-known hits. Includes: Come Fly with Me Witchcraft That's Life and Fly Me to the Moon.
Recorded by Fitz and the Tantrums youll hear this catchy tune used in TV commercials as well as on the airwaves. Pauls lively arrangement for young players starts with the entire sax section on the opening riff. The melody is skillfully passedaround from section to section and the low brass in particular get a rare chance to shine.
Catchy melodies and distinctive rhythmic grooves characterize the music of this contemporary rock group. Including their hits Clocks Lost! and Viva la Vida here is a great sounding medley for the concert stage. Dur: 5:15
Rarely does a current pop hit have such widespread and lasting appeal as this upbeat dance song! Paul's arrangement for young players is scored to sound solid with the entire band. Requires only a steady beat and party attitude - but no solos!
Originally a hit for Bill Withers in the '70s this catchy tune is a hit again thanks to the TV show Glee. This updated version features a contemporary medium funk groove and the melody passed around to all sections. Also includes a brief solo for tenor sax.
Although this familiar hit was recorded by the group Europe more than 20 years ago it remains a popular rock anthem even today. This solid arrangement for band is hard-hitting and true to the original.
America - Sweet Caroline - You Don't Bring Me Flowers - Cherry Cherry - I'm a Believer-Since the 1960s performer/songwriter Neil Diamond has been a dominant force in popular music. Here is a powerful medley of some of his best-known hits. Includes: America; Sweet Caroline; You Don't Bring Me Flowers; Cherry Cherry and I'm a Believer. Dur: 5:20
John Lennon's popular song from the 70's has taken on new meaning in the changing world of today. This is a touching and sensitive treatment for concert band by Richard Saucedo.
From the video game screen to your concert stage here's a blockbuster medley for band that features sturdy rock classics from the '70s. Includes: Hit Me with Your Best Shot (Pat Benatar) Barracuda (Heart) Paranoid (Black Sabbath) Rock and Roll All Nite (Kiss).
One of the defining rock acts of the 1970s the music of Queen is still heard regularly on the radio waves and on the silver screen. This hard-hitting yet easy-to-play medley includes their monster hits We Will Rock You We Arethe Champions and Another One Bites the Dust. A guaranteed winner!
With its unmistakable bass line and just plain cool rhythmic groove heres a classic 70s hit that your young players are sure to enjoy. Arranged with moderate ranges and easy rhythms this medium rock chart will go together quickly.
With some creative twists and turns but always with an underlying sense of drive this arrangement takes this ZZ Top classic into some exciting uncharted territory! Thick ensemble textures are combined with a moderate rock pulse and also included is a solo for tenor sax.
The Beatles' landmark album Abbey Road was the last one recorded by the band and is considered by many to be their best. This dynamic and creative setting for band includes: Come Together Something Maxwell's SilverHammer She Came in Through the Bathroom Window You Never Give Me Your Money and The End. Sure to become a classic!
Few rock bands from the 1980s can boast the level of popularity and parade of hits produced by the band Journey. This terrific medley for flexible instrumentation includes 'Any Way You Want It' 'Don't Stop Believin'' 'Open Arms' and 'Separate Ways'.
The Way You Move - Hey Yu!-Currently one of the hottest groups in pop music OutKast have created catchy tunes that appeal to a wide audience. Here are 2 of their biggest hits in a solid medley that's easy to learn. Includes: The Way You Move and Hey Ya!
Make Me Smile - Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is' - Saturday In The Park - 25 Or 6 To 4-Pioneers of the horn band phenomenon of the late 60's and early 70's the group Chicago generated an impressive line-up of hits. This energetic medley includes Make Me Smile Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is' Saturday In The Park and 25 Or 6 To 4.
Bohemian Rhapsody was a massive worldwide hit for the pop groupQueen. It topped the charts in 1975 and again in 1991 and 1992. The song is somewhat unusual for a pop hit as it is in the style of a rock opera and pushed the boundaries of both pop music and promotional music video. This arrangement for concert band retains all the operatic gymnastics of the original and will be an extremely popular …
Originally made popular by the group Queen this tune is currently enjoying renewed popularity. Paul's charming shuffle version features the trombones off the top then later the saxes have the lead accompanied by brass background figures. Includes written or ad lib. solos for trumpet and/or tenor sax.
Lionel Richie's monster hit from 1983 is back again with this driving arrangement for the field or stands. With an active percussion score and signature brass licks let the party begin!
This song was written by David Foster, who has also penned many previous hits which have been performed and recorded by such artists as Céline Dion, Lionel Richie, Madonna and Michael Bublé. Because We Believe owes its fame to the performance by Andrea Bocelli during the closing ceremony of the Winter Olympics held in Torino during 2006. Finish any concert with this great anthem and your audience …
Explorer Level (correlates with Book 1 p. 11) Here are rock classics from the group Queen in a beginning level arrangement that uses only quarter notes and half notes (except percussion). Includes: 'Another One Bites the Dust' and 'We Will Rock You'.
