In the height on the disco era this tune recorded by Sister Sledge caught fire on the R&B and pop charts in 1979. Baseball fans will remember this as the team anthem for the world champion Pittsburgh Pirates that same year. Here is a great sounding and funky version for young players.

One of the rare recent pop tunes that adapts well for young bands here is the Taio Cruz hit Dynamite in a solid hard-hitting arrangement. The energetic dance groove and catchy melody help to make this one particularly appealing.

Characterized by a rhythmic and syncopated pulse throughout Lady Gaga hits the magic button yet again with this catchy pop hit. Heres a solid chart that your players and audience alike are sure to enjoy.

This familiar holiday classic is sure to be a hit with all audiences. Often performed as a vocal duet for a girl and guy, this versatile arrangement by Paul Murtha will also work as a vocal solo with tenor sax playing the guy vocal part. In addition, optional parts are included allowing the duet to be performed using flugelhorn (or trumpet) and tenor sax. / Partitions variété - pop - rock / Musique films - comédies musicales / / HAL LEONARD

Recorded by Donny Hathaway in 1970 and covered countless times since then this appealing and enduring pop hit features a funky upbeat rock style. John Berry's solid arrangement gives all sections a crack at the melody andincludes a solo for alto sax. Great change of pace programming for the holidays!

Rarely does the title of a song so accurately describe the actual music! Pharrell Williams megahit was recorded for the movie DESPICABLE ME 2 but has taken on a life of its own on the internet and pop charts. Just hearing this tune makes you feel good!

Meghan Trainor's #1 smash hit features a catchy melody a strong rhythmic pulse and a hint of “doo wop.” Arranged here in an easy setting for young players this is great way to bring a taste of current pop to your next concert.

Recorded in 1970 and becoming one of the signature songs of The Carpenters John Berry gives this tuneful classic a fresh take using an upbeat Latin groove and some nice harmonic substitutions. This smooth-sounding arrangement isan appealing way to revisit this well-known pop hit from the past.

Originally a pop hit for The Police in the '80s Mike Tomaro uses extensive reharmonizations and creative timbral shadings in this marvelous adaptation. The groove is slightly slower than the original but just as effective. Solospace is included for piano and alto sax.

With the unforgettable “Jeremiah was a bull frog...” one of the most recognizable pop hits from the '70s was this solid rock tune by Three Dog Night. Sure to be an audience pleaser this easy arrangement features themelody alternating between the saxes and the trumpets as well as a short solo for alto sax. Easy to learn and fun to perform!

Stevie Wonder helped to bring funk to mainstream pop music in the '70s and this is one of his most recognizable hits. Paul Murtha's arrangement is easy to learn yet maintains the authentic groove of the original. (Includes full performance CD)

Composer/arranger Carl Strommen has proven he has the right stuff to write for younger bands. This light and easy Latin original starts simply and builds. As it builds, you may recognize the chord progression to the classic pop tune, Sunny. The cowbell helps maintain the energy and drive for this chart, the solos for alto sax and trumpet are written or ad-lib, and the brass ranges are modest. Additional percussion parts can be added if desired. The lower instruments have an easy yet meaty part in this chart. The bottom line is a quality chart that's fun to play, educational and well received by the audience. This title is available through SmartMusic. (3:50)

Originally recorded by The Monkees and recently revived for the movie Shrek I'm a Believer rocks from beginning to end! Arrangesd for the Young Jazz Ensemble series by Paul Murtha this hugely popular tune is sure to be favourite with all audiences. Contains full score and complete set of parts for a Jazz ensemble.

Par DRAKE ERVIN. This upbeat swing standard remains one of the most popular tunes recorded by the Duke Ellington Orchestra. Here is a carefully arranged chart that sounds sophisticated, yet is easily attainable by young ensembles. Our Easy Jazz Ensemble series is written for full band, playable with four saxes, three trumpets, three trombones, and rhythm section. Each arrangement also includes optional parts for flute, clarinet, F horn, and tuba. Full-length recordings are also available online for each arrangement. / Date parution : 2022-04-26/ Répertoire / Jazz Ensemble

Par MIRANDA LIN-MANUEL. Here's the popular hit from Disney's Encanto skillfully adapted for young jazz ensemble. This great-sounding chart features a moderate Latin groove and short solos (written or ad lib.) for tenor sax and trombone. / Date parution : 2022-10-12/ Répertoire / Jazz Ensemble