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Pop Hits | Medium-Easy
Pop Hits
Medium-Easy
Abracadabra—arr. Paul Murtha. Get the
party started with this great arrangement
of the dance club hit from Lady Gaga!
Phenominal rhythm section writing will
have everyone dancing. Tenor Sax feature.
Optional high C for lead Trumpet.
11678460 Jazz Ensemble . . .ME 50.00
Bad Guy—Billie Eilish O'Connell & Finneas
O'Connell/arr. Paul Murtha. Billie Eilish
took the pop music scene by storm with
this chart-topping hit from 2019. Catchy
and quirky, this fun arrangement features
a driving rock style, interesting parts for all
players, and an optional solo section.
11357092 Jazz Ensemble . . .ME 50.00
Baile Inolvidable—arr. Michele Fernandez.
Latin dance energy and modern pop style
come together in this medium-easy jazz
band arrangement of the Bad Bunny hit.
Built on a clear 2/3 son clave rhythmic
foundation, syncopated lines reinforce
the authentic Latin feel throughout the
ensemble. Optional Latin percussion parts
for cowbell, guiro, maracas, and congas
deepen the groove, making it a fun,
effective way to teach style, rhythm, and
ensemble precision.
11678461 Jazz Ensemble . . .ME 50.00
The Bare Necessities (from "The Jungle
Book")—arr. John Wasson. 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 like.
This carefully crafted arrangement requires
no solos, but features every section of the
band with the trombones first, followed
by the saxes and finally trumpets. Smart,
stylish and pure fun!
10617908 Jazz Ensemble . . .ME 50.00
Big Noise from Winnetka—Haggart
& Bauduc/arr. Paul Lavender. Bring the
sounds of Bob Crosby and the big band era
to life again with this fun chart for younger
players! It features an authentic sound, a
flexible solo section and the saxes get to
whistle the melody for added fun. A great
experience for young players!
2481666 Jazz Ensemble . . .ME 50.00
Birds of a Feather—Billie Eilish/arr. Roger
Holmes. The hit Billie Eilish song offers the
perfect groove and will be an instant hit with
your young jazz ensemble.
11640153 Jazz Ensemble . . .ME 50.00
Brick House—arr. Paul Murtha. It is
absolutely impossible to find a funkier tune
than this R&B hit from the 1970s courtesy of
The Commodores. This chart has it all, from
the trademark bass riff to the ensemble
punches and melodic hooks. Bring down
the house as you groove on this one!
2479363 Jazz Ensemble . . .ME 50.00
Bridge Over Troubled Water—Paul
Simon/arr. Paul Baker. Paul Simon's soulful
rock ballad is set here at 88 bpm, and as
arranged by Paul Baker is sure to please!
The melody is first stated by trumpet 2 and
tenor sax, there are no improvised solos,
and the trumpet 1 range is to written G
on top of the staff. This chart also features
great dynamic contrasts and a satisfying
vamp toward the end. Optional wind and
vibes parts are included for expanded
instrumentations. Highly recommended!
10452102 Jazz Ensemble . . .ME 48.00
Bye Bye Bye—arr. Paul Murtha. This
brilliant arrangement of the signature
hit from the iconic boy band NSYNC is
the perfect change of pace for your next
concert. The rhythm section lays down
the irresistible dance groove while the
melody is perfectly scored for all of the
sections, kicking off with a trombone solo
and including a brief feature for the trumpet
on the bridge. Lead trumpet plays A, lead
trombone plays F-sharp.
11593029 Jazz Ensemble . . .ME 50.00
Careless Whisper—arr. Dave Mills. This
funky pop rock ballad by George Michael
has captured the hearts of a new generation
and your students and audiences will
instantly recognize the hook. The solo
section features adlib or improvised solos
for alto sax, trumpet and trombone. Optional
parts for flute, clarinet and horn in F are
included for expanded instrumentation.
With some nice ensemble writing and a
chance for all the sections to shine with the
melody, this chart will make a nice change-
of-pace for your next concert!
11000468 Jazz Ensemble . . .ME 65.00
Charade—Henry Mancini/arr. Mark Taylor.
Feature your trombone soloist on this
unique and accessible samba setting of
Henry Mancini's popular standard! The
soloist alternates with flowing ensemble
passages, and later there's a full-ensemble
shout that begins with a full-band unison.
The solo is written and chord changes
are provided for improvisation as desired.
Moderate ranges and technical demands
will allow for focus on the style and feel of
this marvelous chart!
10317233 Jazz Ensemble . . .ME 55.00
Cool (from "West Side Story")—Leonard
Bernstein/arr. Mark Taylor. From one of the
most famous musicals of all time, here is the
swinging and aptly titled Cool. Mark Taylor's
version for developing players remains true to
the original but adds a touch of contemporary
flair with the melody passed from section to
section and written or improvised solo space
for trumpet. Timeless!
10083826 Jazz Ensemble . . .ME 45.00
Die with a Smile—arr. Paul Murtha.
Your lead tenor takes the spotlight in this
powerful arrangement of the chart-topping
hit from Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars.
Wonderful ensemble scoring gives the band
a full and strong sound with a great 6/8 feel
while keeping it in a playable 3/4 meter.
Both written and ad-lib solos for tenor sax.
Lead trumpet plays an A, lead bone plays F.
This one will give you goosebumps!
11593033 Jazz Ensemble . . .ME 50.00
Don't Stop Believin'—arr. Paul Baker.
Hey rock fans, here's a powerful rock
ballad made famous by Journey, arranged
for young jazz ensemble. From the opening
line, this chart is magical to the band and
the audience. It has no jazz solos, but if
you have a guitar player, the arrangement
has an optional written guitar melodic line
that's also written for trumpets. A great
classic and highly recommended! Optional
expanded instrumentation.
10093155 Jazz Ensemble . . .ME 48.00
Don't Stop Me Now—Freddie Mercury/arr.
Paul Murtha. The music of the rock group
Queen is always fun to play – particularly
this hit featuring solo alto sax in the slow
opening, then the full band rockin' out in the
fast section. There's a short solo for alto
sax, then a return to the slow tempo for a
dramatic finish.
11172125 Jazz Ensemble . . .ME 45.00
Fairly Odd Parents Theme—Ron Jones &
Butch Hartman/arr. Roger Holmes. Lighten
things up at your next performance with the
hip and hard-swinging theme from the hit
Nickelodeon cartoon series. Your students
won't want to stop practicing it, and the
audience will love it even more! Written
solos for alto, tenor, and trumpet.
11617958 Jazz Ensemble . . .ME 50.00
Gimme Some Lovin'—arr. Roger Holmes.
Recorded in 1966 by the Spencer Davis
Group, this classic rock hit is a true icon of
the era and still popular today. This powerful
arrangement features the signature bass
riff and familiar style and melodies from
the original.
10908994 Jazz Ensemble . . .ME 45.00
Golden (from "KPop Demon Hunters")—
arr. John Wasson. Your jazz ensemble will
demand to play this amazing arrangement
of this song from the smash Netflix movie
that took over the world. An ideal vehicle to
teach triplets and sixteenth-note rhythms.
11640155 Jazz Ensemble . . .ME 50.00
Gonna Fly Now (Theme from "Rocky")—
Bill Conti/arr. Victor Lopez. The theme
from "Rocky" is inspiring, triumphant,
powerful and noble! This rock-style chart
is scored for younger players with the
familiar Maynard Ferguson-flavored solo.
The lead trumpet range is to written A
above the staff. It also includes a written
or improvised tenor solo and options for
reduced or expanded instrumentations.
Gonna Fly Now is a great classic that
should be in all jazz ensemble libraries!
10028091 Jazz Ensemble . . .ME 52.00
Hooked on a Feeling—arr. Paul Murtha.
Recorded by Blue Swede in 1974, this
familiar hit was featured prominently in
the blockbuster movie "Guardians of the
Galaxy" as part of the film's "Awesome
Mix." Instantly recognizable with the "ooga
chaka" jungle chant, the popularity of this
easy-going rocker is now reaching a new
generation! Fun for all!
10490291 Jazz Ensemble . . .ME 50.00
BEST
SELLERS
Pop Hits
Medium-Easy
Best-Selling Charts! These selections,
listed in order of popularity, are chosen
most often by directors like you.
Tank! (from "Cowboy Bebop")—
Yoko Kanno/arr. Paul Murtha.
11510422 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Vehicle—James Peterik/arr. Ralph Ford.
10011915 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . 54.00
Die with a Smile—arr. Paul Murtha.
11593033 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
September—Maurice White, Al McKay
& Allee Willis/arr. Paul Murtha.
11539348 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Poison—Elliott Straite/arr. Allen Gray.
11572329 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . 65.00
Mr. Blue Sky—
Jeff Lynne/arr. Roger Holmes.
11172122 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Golden (from "KPop Demon Hunters")
—arr. John Wasson.
11640155 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Paranoid—
Black Sabbath/arr. Allen Gray.
11516030 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . 65.00
Careless Whisper—arr. Dave Mills.
11000468 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . 65.00
Gonna Fly Now (Theme from "Rocky")
—Bill Conti/arr. Victor Lopez.
10028091 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
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