John Moss' superb writing brings us four of the best Beach Boy songs ever to hit the airwaves. With I Get Around In My Room Good Vibrations and Barbara Ann your students will love to play these infectious feel-good songs from the '60s.
Medley incl. Don't Stop Believin' - Separate Ways (Worlds Apart) - Open Arms - Any Way You Want It-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 Ar…
(A Tribute to The Beatles )-Master arranger Bruce Healey brings us a spectacular showcase of pop music's greatest act with 13 memorable songs each given a new creative treatment in this stunning symphonic arrangement. Includes: All My Loving All YouNeed Is Love Blackbird Can't Buy Me Love Come Together Day Tripper Here Comes The Sun If I Fell Lady Madonna Let It Be Ob-La-Di Ob-La-Da S…
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 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!
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!
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'.
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 …
Bohemian Rhapsody is undoubtedly one of the most important songs in the history of rock ???n??? roll. The song defied all convention in terms of form. It has no chorus. Instead it comprised of an introduction ballad Guitar solo operatic interlude hard rock section and coda. Perhaps the most mystifying aspect of the song is the lyrics which are commonly thought to be autobiographical althoug…
(Medley)-Celebrating 40 years since Sgt. Pepper ???taught the band to play ??? here is a medley of some of the best-known hits from what many consider the best album of the rock era. Includes: ???Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band ??? ???Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds ??? ???When I'm Sixty-Four ??? ???She's Leaving Home??? and ???With a Little Help From My Friends.???
The music of the ?Fab Four? never grows old! Here is a terrific medley of hits playable with a flexible instrumentation. Includes: Ticket to Ride Hey Jude and Get Back.
Medley including: Can't Help Falling in Love Hound Dog Love Me Tender Jailhouse Rock-Here's a rare opportunity for your string group to program a musical tribute to the most influential performer in American popular music. Includes: Can't Help Falling in Love Hound Dog Love Me Tender and Jailhouse Rock.
Andrea Bocelli's signature song has become an international hit and has great appeal with all audiences. Your string orchestra will enjoy Ted Ricketts' arrangement that captures the emotion and musical sensitivity of this memorable song.
Prince's recent Super Bowl appearance once again proves his mass musical appeal and place among rock icons. Larry Moore has skillfully adapted this mega-hit into a fun playable version for strings. Dur: 2:30
This enduring rock anthem from the group Styx works extremely well as a production/closer. The lyrical trumpet solo in the slow introduction is a nice mood change before launching into the fast double time section that drives this chart to a dynamic finish.
Probably the most memorable Beatles ballad Yesterday remains one of the most iconic songs of our time. This new version for easy strings is sure to be a favorite with your students and features melody sections for all players.
John Lennon???s career was far from over when in April 1970 following the recording of the album Let It Be the Beatles split up. This musically gifted and creative composer of many Beatles songs had a number of solo hits before he was tragically killed in 1980. Imagine was one of John Lennon???s best songs and it remained in the charts long after his death. It is still not forgotten and is now t…
HL Pop Specials for Strings-Recorded by such diverse artists as Bob Dylan Bon Jovi and Justin Timberlake Hallelujah was also heard in the movie Shrek and most recently during the 2010 Winter Olympics opening ceremony in Vancouver. Robert's setting is justright for string groups who want to perform popular songs from artists they love.
Who isn?t familiar with the famous scene where Gene Kelly dances and sings around a lamppost, splashing into puddles with an umbrella in his hand' The song he sings is just as iconic and has made its reputation as a song known by both young and old! This arrangement has been made accessible and easy to play for any band. Are you singin? in the rain'
with optional guitar-Aerosmith's signature song has also been covered by rappers Run DMC and rock violinist David Garrett and was recently featured on Dancing with the Stars. You can let your string players rock out and also let a budding young guitarist turn it up to eleven.
Heres the popular rock hit recorded by Bruno Mars in a solid chart for young jazz band ensembles. Includes all the hot riffs and rhythmic energy of the original along with solos for alto sax and trumpet.
Mallets and woodwinds accompany a sensitive baritone solo as this Beatles classic starts to unfold. The chart builds to a peak just as the entire band breaks into singing the famous refrain. What a great spot to involve theentire audience then the exciting rock strains of ?Sgt. Pepper? power this chart to a rousing finish!
This Beach Boys favorite is still popular with students today and the easy arrangement makes it playable with even beginning groups. Written in a solid rock style with limited use of syncopation this arrangement guarantees success.
Guns N' Roses iconic rock anthem is certain to be a favorite with your students with its memorable hooks classic rock groove and harmony and the chance to feature an Electric Guitar soloist. A great way to program somethingdifferent that will resonate with students! Guitar part and solo are optional.
'...the jazzy syncopations are great fun to play and at the same time provide excellent counting and ensemble practice. Highly recommended and very good value..' Music Teacher Magazine. 'There are seven different pieces in all each with a strong sense of pulse and some interesting textures for performers at this level'. Sheet Music Magazine. Grade: 0-1
