With its brassy horn licks funky rhythms and roaring bass That's My Girl by the group Fifth Harmony gives dance lines and bands the necessary ingredients they need to produce an exciting and entertaining performance.
In the world of music for the field (both bands and drum corps) the name Richard Saucedo has become synonymous with effective and quality writing for the top ensembles in the nation. Adapting his drum corps arrangement for Spiritfrom JSU here is an impressive opener based on familiar standards.
Although composed by Stevie Wonder Jay's arrangement is based on the version popularized by the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Aggressive stylization and propelling tempo render this arrangement a choice opener or production. Scored forsmall bands with reduced instrumentation.
from Star Wars: The Force Awakens-The poignant and dramatic final scene of Star Wars: The Force Awakens features the tender melody of The Jedi Steps. This terrific arrangement for smaller bands then reprises the rousing main theme with a powerful ending.
Here's a great chart for younger bands of this classic tune by the group Santana. This is an excellent Latin change-of-pace production number and it features the driving double time feel at the end.
Score Only-Debuting on Billboard's Top 100 Songs in the Summer of 2014 Love Runs Out is another in a string of hits by the group OneRepublic. Joe's arrangement is prime material for the stands and pep bands... with its intense verse R&B countermelodies and a chorus that's hotter than a two dollar pistol.
Here are four of the most popular cheer riffs in the easiest setting imaginable. Perfect for high school and especially suited for middle school pep bands these are simple straightforward and can be learned in no time.
This work by the group Imagine Dragons has been performed at many events including the 57th Presidential Inauguration the NFL Superbowl and numerous media outlets. It's positive and upbeat message is reflected in its musicalmelodies and rhythms. Scored for small bands with reduced instrumentation.
The biggest hit song for the Summer of 2014 comes from Australian artist Iggy Azalea. Holding the #1 spot on Billboard's Top 100 Songs for seven weeks and counting and having sold 2.7 million copies Fancy is undeniably Queen of the Songs of Summer. Jay captures the essential musical style and hip-hop rhythms of this electro-pop wonder in a tight and compact arrangement all bands will enjoy. Thi…
This familiar TV and movie theme sounds as fresh and innovative today as it did when it was first aired nearly 40 years ago. Paul Lavender's solid and dynamic arrangement works great with smaller or inexperienced bands and is perfect for dance features.
One of Motown's signature songs Dancing in the Street was first recorded in 1964 by Martha and the Vandellas and quickly became an icon of the era. Tim's version for young bands lays down a solid groove and features all the familiar horn riffs from the original.
Bruno Mars' hit song 24K Magic covers all the bases. Heavily influenced by the styles of the '70s and '80s this is a retro funk disco R&B sensation. There is something here for everyone especially dance lines and bands that are looking to grab some attention in the stands.
This #1 hit from Smokey Robinson & the Miracles features the distinctive circus calliope motif and a typically energetic Motown groove. Perfect for the field or stands this solid chart will sound great even with smaller bands.
?Creep? by the English alternative rock group Radiohead gained worldwide attention when first released in 1993. In recent years it has become relevant as an anti-bullying theme song. This reflective melody and tempo emote to make for a movingchange of pace within the production of Jay Dawsons ?redHOTradioCITY?. Scored for small bands with reduced instrumentation.
Here are the classic ditties you've always heard between classes at slumber parties - anywhere a piano is present and the teacher isn't. Scored for smaller bands.
Boy bands are back thanks in part to the immensely popular South Korean group BTS. This huge hit features an upbeat feel and catchy melody ? a perfect ?feel good? selection for the field or stands. / Partitions classique / Ensemble et orchestre / Ensemble vents / HAL LEONARD
Debuting on Billboard's Top 100 Songs in the Summer of 2014 “Love Runs Out” is another in a string of hits by the group OneRepublic. Joe's arrangement is prime material for the stands and pep bands with its intenseverse R&B countermelodies and a chorus that's hotter than a two-dollar pistol.
Bruno Mars' hit song 24K Magic covers all the bases. Heavily influenced by the styles of the '70s and '80s this is a retro funk disco R&B sensation. There is something here for everyone especially dance lines and bands that are looking to grab some attention in the stands.
Scored for younger bands here is a great sounding arrangement of the classic TV theme from the 1960s made popular again thanks to the new hit series on CBS. Your percussion section will love this one!
Possibly the most performed audience participation anthem around the country! With a techno groove and the familiar chant (opt) this will go together easily and give you an instant impact on the field or in the stands. Got electronics' Play-along with the optional crowd-pumping rhythm loop a free download at halleonard.com/bandresources
The rock ballad Just for Friends is a gem for the conductor and the band. A marvellous number that allows the bandleader to show off the qualities of various solo-instruments.
A unique work from the Chicago-based group Mucca Pazza (translation “Mad Cow”) a 30 piece troupe of musicians performing as an outrageous on and off stage marching band. Their work Surf is a concoction ofmemorable bass riffs oddities and sounds. Tom Wallace captures all the intricacies of this piece in what is sure to be one of the most fun marching band arrangements yet to be perfo…
