(Don't Fear) The Reaper

If you are looking for a little 'more cowbell,' this hit from 1976 is just the thing. Even before the famous Saturday Night Live skit, this tune recorded by Blue -yster Cult was a pretty big deal.

(Everything I do) I do it for You - Bryan Adams

(Ghost) Riders in the sky - Stan Jones

Master Level (correlates with Book 2, p. 32) The sounds of the old west come alive in this exciting arrangement by Paul Lavender. Effectively scored for all sections, your players will have a blast playing this one!

(I can get no) Satisfaction

(Risk) Everything for a Dream - Richard L. Saucedo

This beautiful and sensitive composition was written to celebrate the beginning of UNITED SOUND, an organization whose purpose is to put instruments into the hands of special needs students.The beginning section features optional solo opportunities for flute, alto sax and trumpet. From there the piece adds layers of sonorities as the full ensemble builds to the emotional and powerful final strains.

(Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty

(Somewhere) Over the Rainbow

The melancholic (Somewhere) Over the Rainbowx is unmistakably one of the most successful musical evergreens ever. The simplicity and unique beauty of this song formed the inspiration for numerous covers that have been created since its release. The beloved international pop star Beyonc also gave it her own personal touch, and composer-arranger Thomas Doss based his jazzy version for concert band on her performance of the song.

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(What a) Wonderful World - Lou Adler

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...Go - Samuel R. Hazo

...Go puts the hall on notice that a concert has just begun, writes composer Samuel R. Hazo. Dynamic brass hits, woodwind runs, shimmering chorales and percussion breaks keep both the player and the listener on seat's edge duringthis tour-de-force overture. In 2009 alone, this spectacular work opened five All-State concerts. Guaranteed to raise the heart rate of anyone within earshot! Dur: 3:05

...Ready for It? - Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift is rockin' the pop charts again with this monster hit from her Reputation album. Here is an effective version for band featuring the gritty opening and catchy melodies.