[Wind Ensemble] Recommended Western pop songs for concerts: timeless classics from every era
At concert band performances, unlike competitions, many groups choose to play pop music, don’t they?
Among them, Western pop songs pair well with a brass sound, and there are many popular tunes that have been performed for years.
Still, some of you might be thinking, “When it comes time to actually pick a piece, it’s hard to decide…”
So in this article, we’re carefully selecting and introducing Western pop songs we’d love to hear performed by wind ensembles, in order of recommendation!
Be sure to listen together, discuss your options, choose a piece, and put on a wonderful performance.
Playlist
| [Wind Ensemble] Recommended Western pop songs for concerts: timeless classics from every era | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | We are the worldUSA For Africa | play_arrow | Charity song by USA for Africa |
| 2east | Hot StuffDonna Summer | play_arrow | Donna Summer’s hot and passionate classic |
| 3east | Deep Purple MedleyDeep Purple | play_arrow | Deep Purple's songs are a staple in wind ensembles. |
| 4east | HappyPharrell Williams | play_arrow | Introduction to Pharrell's hit song 'Happy' |
| 5east | Uptown Funk ft. Bruno MarsMark Ronson | play_arrow | Hit song by Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars |
| 6east | SeptemberEarth, Wind & Fire | play_arrow | The allure of September’s smash-hit song |
| 7east | Don’t Stop Me NowQueen | play_arrow | Queen’s dynamic masterpiece expresses the joy of living |
| 8east | Music of the BeatlesThe Beatles | play_arrow | Performing the Beatles' upbeat songs in a wind ensemble |
| 9east | Can’t take my eyes off youBoys Town Gang | play_arrow | A cover song by Boys Town Gang |
| 10east | Shake It OffTaylor Swift | play_arrow | Taylor Swift popular songs |
| 11east | Top of The WorldCarpenters | play_arrow | Arranging Carpenters classics for wind band |
| 12east | Born This WayLady Gaga | play_arrow | Lady Gaga's signature technopop song |
| 13east | Dancing QueenABBA | play_arrow | Beloved across generations for ABBA’s signature songs |
| 14east | Go WestVillage People | play_arrow | Introduce Go West by Village People |
| 15east | ThrillerMichael Jackson | play_arrow | Michael's Thriller, a dance number for Halloween |
| 16east | TreasureBruno Mars | play_arrow | Bruno Mars’s 1970s disco-style song |
| 17east | I Want You BackThe Jackson 5 | play_arrow | The Jackson 5’s debut track showcases Michael’s vocal prowess |
| 18east | Theme from RockyBill Conti | play_arrow | The Rocky theme is a staple piece for concert band. |
| 19east | Carpenters ForeverCarpenters | play_arrow | Medley of the Carpenters' classic songs |
| 20east | We’re all aloneBoz Scaggs | play_arrow | Many great covers of Boz Scaggs classics |
| 21east | Copacabana(At The Copa)Barry Manilow | play_arrow | Barry Manilow's Latin music song |
| 22east | I Should Be So LuckyKYLIE MINOGUE | play_arrow | Kylie Minogue's bright disco song |
| 23east | Killing Me Softly with His SongRoberta Flack | play_arrow | Lyrics by Lori Lieberman, famous for Roberta’s cover |
| 24east | Irresistiblement (I’m Your Captive)Sylvie Vartan | play_arrow | Sylvie's upbeat pop song |
| 25east | I’m in the mood for DansingThe Nolans | play_arrow | The Nolans’ upbeat and poppy signature song |
| 26east | Smooth CriminalMichael Jackson | play_arrow | Michael Jackson’s 1988 song |
| 27east | Stand By MeBen E. King | play_arrow | A signature movie theme song by Ben E. King |
| 28east | Raindrops Keep Fallin’ On My Head (Even When It Rains)B.J.Thomas | ![]() | Introduction to the original song of 'Ame ni Nurete' |
| 29east | You Raise Me UpSECRET GARDEN | play_arrow | A piece of music famous for figure skating programs |
| 30east | The Girl From IpanemaAstrud Gilberto | play_arrow | Bossa nova masterpieces composed by Jobim |
| 31east | All I Want For Chirstmas Is YouMariah Carey | play_arrow | Mariah Carey's Christmas song |
| 32east | Highway StarDeep Purple | play_arrow | Deep Purple’s representative famous songs |
| 33east | let It BeThe Beatles | play_arrow | A piece arranged from a Beatles classic |
| 34east | I Will Always Love YouWhitney Houston | play_arrow | Whitney Houston's signature songs |
| 35east | MY HEART WILL GO ONCéline Dion | play_arrow | The Titanic theme song is hugely popular. |
| 36east | YMCAVillage People | play_arrow | YMCA, famous for Hideki Saijo’s Japanese version |
| 37east | Last ChristmasWham! | play_arrow | George Michael, a classic Christmas song |
| 38east | Let It GoIdina Menzel | play_arrow | Explanation of the theme song from Frozen |
| 39east | A Whole New WorldPeabo Bryson & Regina Belle | play_arrow | The theme song of a Disney movie becomes a hit |

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