A Collection of Pop Hits for Wind Band: From Classics to Popular Medleys
What kind of pieces are performed at wind ensemble concerts?
Familiar pieces that have been passed down as club traditions and that year’s competition set pieces are common, but pop music is also essential for concerts.
It’s not just formal wind band works—Japanese and Western pop songs that everyone recognizes really get the crowd going!
In this article, we’ll introduce recommended pop tunes to perform with a wind ensemble.
We’ve selected a wide range, from the latest J-pop to classic staples and medleys arranged for wind band.
Popular songs usually have scores available, so no worries!
Playlist
| A Collection of Pop Hits for Wind Band: From Classics to Popular Medleys | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | Mrs. … delicately depicts the radiance and bitterness of youth. |
| 2 | We againSG (Sogyon) |  play_arrow | A moving message themed around parting and reunion... |
| 3 | OrangeSPYAIR |  play_arrow | Captivating with its heartwarming message and moving melody… |
| 4 | Is being cute not enough?CUTIE STREET |  play_arrow | Full-on cute charm! CUTIE STRE… |
| 5 | Que sera, seraMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | Brimming with hope, dedicated to everyone carrying worries... |
| 6 | Same BlueOfisharu Higedan Dism |  play_arrow | The popular YouTube cover videos are also generating huge buzz... |
| 7 | Bunny GirlAKASAKI |  play_arrow | AKASAKI’s music blends Showa-era kayōkyoku (Japanese pop) with bo... |
| 8 | Bling-Bang-Bang-BornCreepy Nuts |  play_arrow | Anime 'MASHLE: MAGIC AND …' |
| 9 | Bye, see you again sometime!Yonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | The theme song of the NHK morning drama series ‘Tiger with Wings’ and… |
| 10 | Maximum reachSEKAI NO OWARI |  play_arrow | The opening of the anime “ONE PIECE”… |
| 11 | CorrectRADWIMPS |  play_arrow | Bittersweet memories of youth come flooding back to my heart... |
| 12 | Blue HabitatKitanitatsuya |  play_arrow | Singer-songwriter Tatsuya Kitani... |
| 13 | The Zero Sense10-FEET |  play_arrow | A powerful rock sound with elements of post-punk... |
| 14 | Matsuken Samba IIMatsudaira Ken |  play_arrow | With flamboyant costumes and distinctive choreography, all across Japan... |
| 15 | HeroYOASOBI |  play_arrow | The opening of the anime “Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End”… |
| 16 | SenbonzakuraKurousa-P |  play_arrow | Senbonzakura features a distinctive melody and rhythmic... |
| 17 | migratory bird[Alexandros] | ![migratory bird[Alexandros]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/bHxtZu7DJNI/default.jpg) play_arrow | A melody brimming with a sense of speed and crystal-clear vocals... |
| 18 | sasanqua (Camellia sasanqua)SEKAI NO OWARI |  play_arrow | The winter flower presented by SEKAI NO OWARI… |
| 19 | Detective Conan Main ThemeŌno Katsuo |  play_arrow | A piece that has long been cherished as a staple of wind ensemble/band repertoire... |
| 20 | Treasure IslandT-SQUARE |  play_arrow | Originally, in 1986, T-SQUARE... |
| 21 | Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | An impressive high-tone voice and colorful music... |
| 22 | It’s the cutest ever!Chou Tokimeki♡Sendenbu |  play_arrow | ...the feelings of a girl who is reframing a heartbreak in a positive light. |
| 23 | IdeaHoshino Gen |  play_arrow | An intro that gradually builds up from a quiet performance... |
| 24 | School HeavenFingā 5 |  play_arrow | A pop song that has long been widely loved, and… |
| 25 | Charlesbarūn |  play_arrow | Composed numerous VOCALOID songs and became popular... |
| 26 | threadNakajima Miyuki |  play_arrow | The song “Ito,” which brings both deep emotion and peace, appeals to a wide... |
| 27 | Mela!Ryokushokushakai |  play_arrow | Gaining popularity with a lively, powerful singing voice... |
| 28 | Time ParadoxVaundy |  play_arrow | A captivating 1 that perfectly fits into the world of Doraemon… |
| 29 | FateOfisharu Higedan Dism |  play_arrow | 2019 ABC TV/TV Asahi network all… |
| 30 | ultramarineYOASOBI |  play_arrow | Bittersweet yet warm, stirring up emotional feelings… |
| 31 | The world is smiling at you.Little Glee Monster |  play_arrow | Hugely popular among young people, Little Glee Mo... |
| 32 | Deep Purple MedleyDeep Purple |  play_arrow | Among songs by Western rock bands, this Dee... |
| 33 | Theme of Lupin the ThirdŌno Yūji |  play_arrow | You could say this piece is almost always performed at wind ensemble concerts… |
| 34 | No doubtOfisharu Higedan Dism |  play_arrow | Offi... that starts with a slightly jazzy vibe |
| 35 | horizonback number |  play_arrow | Although they’re a rock band, their sound is gentle and resonates with the heart… |
| 36 | Japanese Graffiti XII Galaxy Express 999 ~ Space Battleship YamatoHoshide Takashi |  play_arrow | Popular series of New Sounds in Brass… |
| 37 | idolYOASOBI |  play_arrow | Since the massive hit of their debut song “Yoru ni Kakeru,” … |
| 38 | KINGKanaria |  play_arrow | Unique, brimming with a dark atmosphere and a strong sense of storytelling… |
| 39 | SeptemberEarth, Wind & Fire |  play_arrow | A classic among the crowd-pleasers at wind ensemble concerts… |
| 40 | BetelgeuseYuuri |  play_arrow | It caught on through social media and became a hit, especially among young people, … |
| 41 | FlamingoYonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | They skillfully bring out the piece’s eerie, suspicious atmosphere in a wind ensemble… |
| 42 | Is there still anything that love can do?RADWIMPS |  play_arrow | Directed by Makoto Shinkai and released in July 2019, ... |
| 43 | phonyTsumiki |  play_arrow | Vocaloid producer Tsumiki’s popular song “Phony”… |
| 44 | He is the pirate.Klaus Badelt、Hans Zimmer |  play_arrow | Speaking of pieces you often hear at wind ensemble concerts... |
| 45 | Spot the differenceSuda Masaki |  play_arrow | Sugata, beginning quietly with a saxophone solo... |
| 46 | mixed nutsOfisharu Higedan Dism |  play_arrow | Known by the abbreviation “Higedan,” they are celebrated for their exceptionally pop-savvy… |
| 47 | The sign is BB Komachi |  play_arrow | An idol group that appears in the anime Oshi no Ko |
| 48 | Kaikai KitanEVE |  play_arrow | A cool, fast-paced melody sets my heart ablaze... |
| 49 | broad daylightKing Gnu |  play_arrow | The mixture rock band King Gnu… |
| 50 | A Cruel Angel’s ThesisTakahashi Yoko |  play_arrow | Yoko Takahashi’s song, a staple in the wind ensemble world… |
| 51 | dance hallMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | That a concert will be held as part of a welcome or farewell party... |
| 52 | Disney’s Fantillusion!Hoshide Takashi |  play_arrow | Among sheet music for wind ensembles, there are pieces related to Disney... |
| 53 | fireworks (launched into the sky)DAOKO × Yonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | Perfect for performances at summer competitions and events... |
| 54 | Racing into the NightYOASOBI |  play_arrow | Y, known for the style of turning novels into music, is making headlines… |
| 55 | U.S.A.DA PUMP |  play_arrow | DA PUMP’s “U.S.A.” that starts with a shout |
| 56 | flareSuperfly |  play_arrow | The main ... of the NHK morning drama series 'Scarlet' |
| 57 | chantAdo |  play_arrow | This song, released in September 2023, ... |
| 58 | A Member of the Fire BrigadeRATS&STAR |  play_arrow | From start to finish, it's just an incredibly cool rap... |
| 59 | Official HIGE DANDism MedleyOfisharu Higedan Dism |  play_arrow | Officia… is hugely popular in the J-pop scene |
| 60 | Zankyo SankaAimer |  play_arrow | It goes without saying that the “Demon Slayer craze” swept across Japan... |
| 61 | Otona Blueatarashii gakkou no rīdāzu |  play_arrow | TikT..., which ranks first among female artists in Japan |
| 62 | New EraUta from ONE PIECE FILM RED |  play_arrow | Many people want to perform anime songs... |
| 63 | Kaiju no Hanabuta (Monster’s Flower Song)Vaundy |  play_arrow | While currently attending an art university, making a major debut… |
| 64 | HabitSEKAI NO OWARI |  play_arrow | SEKAI is popular among a wide range of age groups… |
| 65 | rainbowSuda Masaki |  play_arrow | The lyrics overflowing with warm affection are deeply moving—Suda... |
| 66 | Tomorrow as wellSHISHAMO |  play_arrow | It starts with some cool drums, SHISHAM… |
| 67 | Cheer of StarlightGReeeeN |  play_arrow | The theme song of NHK’s morning drama series “Yell”… |
| 68 | paprikaFoorin |  play_arrow | NHK 2020 Cheer Song Project |
| 69 | Let’s Swing!!Yamazato Sawako |  play_arrow | Beloved as a standard piece for wind ensemble concerts… |
| 70 | Christmas songback number |  play_arrow | Fuji TV’s Monday 9 p.m. drama ‘5→9: From Five to Nine – I’m in Love with a Monk’ |
| 71 | Omens of LoveIzumi Hirotaka, Mashima Toshio |  play_arrow | Known as a staple in wind ensemble repertoire, this piece, T-… |
| 72 | A Man’s Badge of HonorShima Daisuke |  play_arrow | The upbeat and lively Daisuke Shima song “Man’s Badge of Honor (Otoko no Kunshō)”... |
| 73 | Doraemon: Make My Dreams Come Truemao |  play_arrow | The opening theme of the anime Doraemon... |
| 74 | Scootin’ on Hardrock: Three Improvisatory Jazz-Style Dance PiecesDavid R. Holsinger |  play_arrow | A classic jazzy piece for wind ensemble |
| 75 | Shut up.Ado |  play_arrow | Gaining attention across various media, starting with YouTube... |
| 76 | FinallyAmuro Namie |  play_arrow | Amuro begins with the gentle, beautiful timbre of woodwind instruments... |
| 77 | The One and Only Flower in the WorldSMAP |  play_arrow | The person from SMAP, the group that unfortunately disbanded in 2016… |
| 78 | Flower of loveaimyon |  play_arrow | “Ai no Hana” is a song by Aimyon that was used for an NHK morning drama series... |
| 79 | sparkleFuji Kaze |  play_arrow | One of the most popular pieces performed by wind ensembles is by Fujii... |
| 80 | Spring Dayaimyon |  play_arrow | From the light, airy melodies of woodwinds and trumpets… |
| 81 | SOUVENIRBUMP OF CHICKEN |  play_arrow | Hit anime “SPY×FAMILY” Ep... |
| 82 | Sign of LovePUFFY |  play_arrow | PUFFY’s sixth single in 1998… |
| 83 | IlluminationSEKAI NO OWARI |  play_arrow | SE that begins with the gentle, dreamy sound of a xylophone... |
| 84 | flameLiSA |  play_arrow | The original manga, the anime, and even the movie were huge hits... |
| 85 | EXCITEMiura Daichi |  play_arrow | It begins with a slightly mysterious mood conjured by the woodwinds… |
| 86 | Passion Continent CollectionHakasé Tarō |  play_arrow | It’s one of violinist Taro Hakase’s signature pieces, and... |
| 87 | Suite ‘Space Battleship Yamato’Miyakawa Tai |  | A wind band masterpiece inspired by iron |
| 88 | Galaxy Express 999Godaigo |  play_arrow | A rock hit with the theme song of Galaxy Express 999 |
| 89 | At all times.Makihara Noriyuki |  play_arrow | Noriyuki Makihara, who gives listeners a ray of hope... |
| 90 | ForceSuperfly |  play_arrow | It starts with a saxophone solo, a bit jaz— |
| 91 | AMBITIOUS JAPAN！TOKIO |  play_arrow | It makes you want to clap along without even thinking while listening... |
| 92 | DubidubiduChristell |  play_arrow | The background music from the cat meme that went viral on social media... |
| 93 | crimsonX |  play_arrow | X that begins quietly with a saxophone solo... |
| 94 | Selection from Les MisérablesWarren Barker |  play_arrow | Originally a novel, it was later adapted into a musical and a film... |
| 95 | Music HourPorunogurafiti |  play_arrow | It kicks off energetically with a lively trumpet melody... |
| 96 | mismatchedTHE SUPER FRUIT |  play_arrow | If there are many audience members in their teens and twenties, TikT... |
| 97 | seven colorsBUMP OF CHICKEN |  play_arrow | The first half of 2021 NHK series starring Kaya Kiyohara… |
| 98 | “Retro” 2023 All-Japan Band Competition Required Piece IIIAmano Masamichi |  play_arrow | Masamichi Amano revived 70s–80s pop music through wind band arrangements. |
| 99 | Crimson Lotus FlowerLiSA |  play_arrow | TV anime “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba” opening the… |
| 100 | DoraemonHoshino Gen |  play_arrow | Of course, the high-pitched instruments that carry the melody, ... |
| 101 | brilliant; radiant; glittering; bright (sunlight)Miura Daichi |  play_arrow | The sophistication of someone even called the Japanese Michael Jackson… |
| 102 | Dragon Quest Concert Selectionsugiyama kouichi |  play_arrow | A wind ensemble medley depicting a hero's tale |
| 103 | CharacterRyokushokushakai |  play_arrow | In Ryokuoushoku Shakai’s song, the Dahlia Palty commercial… |
| 104 | That gentle girlsupittsu |  play_arrow | It begins with the gentle tones of flute and piccolo… |
| 105 | ReiwaGōruden Bonbā |  play_arrow | It was released for distribution on the very day the new era name was announced... |
| 106 | Mambo of the BullfighterPerez Prado |  play_arrow | Matador Mambo is a popular song by the Mambo King. |
| 107 | Summer WarsMorita Kazuhiro |  play_arrow | The film by director Mamoru Hosoda released in 2009, “... |
| 108 | Because I want to be by your side.SHISHAMO |  play_arrow | The 86th NHK All-Japan School Music Competition, Junior High School... |
| 109 | Carpenters ForeverJ.Raposo/P.Williams/R.Nichols/J.Bettis/R.Carpenter/H.David/B.Bacharach/L.Russell/B.Bramlett/F.Karlin/J.Griffin/R.Wilson |  play_arrow | A wind ensemble arrangement of Carpenters classics |
| 110 | Waterboys ‘Synchro BOM-BA-YE’Satō Naoki |  | A masterpiece that expresses the passion of youth with synthesizers and orchestra |
| 111 | LOSERYonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | Yonezu Gen… that starts with a cool sax solo |
| 112 | Goodbye, see you.Fischer’s |  play_arrow | Fischer’s has a gentle, soothing vibe to the song... |
| 113 | Where from tomorrowMatsu Takako |  play_arrow | It begins with the warm melody of a saxophone… |
| 114 | JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Part 3 Execution BGM ‘Stardust Crusaders’Kanno Yugo |  play_arrow | JoJo's Orchestral Battle Theme |