This song released in 1977 is one of the most famous of the legendary group Earth, Wind and Fire. Thanks to its popularity, it was also used in films and television series, and repeated frequently during the following years, of which the 1990 version of Black Box probably remains the best. Richard Johnson created this excellent arrangement for wind band.

Ray Charles (1930-2004) was a multitalented and pioneering American pianist and soul singer who became very popular in the late fifties, and remained respected for his music in the decades that followed. By incorporating gospel, jazz, blues, and big band elements, he helped shape the sound of rhythm and blues, and brought a soulful sound to everything from country music to pop standards. Ray Charles embodied the American dream, starting out a poor, blind boy from the southern United States and becoming an international music phenomenon; his nickname was ?the Genius? for a good reasonIn this arrangement for concert band, Peter Kleine Schaars presents five of the songs that contributed to Ray Charles? fame: I Can?t Stop Loving You, Hit the Road Jack, Georgia on My Mind, Hallelujah I Love Her So, and Unchain My Heart.

?Isn?t she lovely? sang Stevie Wonder in 1976 on the birth of his daughter Aisha. Since the song never appeared as a single it became known chiefly through radio airplay and continues to be a much-loved tune throughout the world. Hideaki Miura?s fabulous arrangement for concert band is sure to win the heart of your audience!

Die Musik von Stevie Wonder ist zeitlos und genießt noch heute große Anerkennung. Arrangeur Paul Murtha hat die bekanntesten Hits von Stevie Wonder ausgewählt und aus ihnen ein Medley für jede Konzertbühne konzipiert. Mit den Hits Sir Duke You are the Sunshine of My Life Wish and Signed Sealed und Delivered I´m Yours.

No group did more to help establish the Detroit Motown sound of the '60s than the Temptations. Here is a medley of their biggest hits arranged for young players. Includes: Ain't Too Proud to Beg Papa Was a Rollin' Stone My Girl and Get Ready. Dur: 5:15.

The amazing life story of Ray Charles is featured in the movie Ray starring Jamie Foxx. Ray's unique style and passion for music is forever etched in our country's cultural fabric. Michael Brown gives us a masterful blendof the unforgettable hits Georgia On My Mind I Can't Stop Loving You What'd I Say Hallelujah I Love Her So and Let the Good Times Roll.

How Will I Know - Saving All My Love for You - I Wanna Dance With Somebody - I Will Always Love You-As the world mourns the loss of Whitney Houston we also celebrate her legacy of marvelous music. Here is a well-paced and effective medley of hits that includes: How Will I Know Saving All My Love for You I Wanna Dance With Somebody and I Will Always Love You.

Featuring some of the funkiest rhythm and blues sounds of the 70's John Wasson's driving arrangement includes Soul Man (Sam and Dave) Respect (Aretha Franklin) In The Midnight Hour (Wilson Pickett) and Sittin' On The Dock Of The Bay (Otis Redding).

Expert Level (correlates with Book 2 p. 15) This creative arrangement begins in a soulful chorale style then launches into a spirited gospel celebration. All sections have a chance to play the melody before the slow and bluesy style returns at the end. (3:40)

Arrangement and Orchestration by Andrea Cappellari. Full score and 25 parts : 1) C Instr. (Flute) / 1) Bb Instr. (Clarinet Soprano Sax. Trumpet) / 2) C Instr. (Flute Violin Oboe) / 2) Bb Instr. (Clarinet Soprano Sax.) / 3) C Instr. (Violin) / 3) Bb Instr. (Clarinet Soprano Sax. Trumpet) / 4) C(Violin) / 4) Eb Instr. (Alto Sax.) / 5) C Instr. (Violin) / 5) Eb Instr. (Alto Sax.) / 6) C Instr. (Violin) / 6) Bb Instr. (Clarinet) / 6) Eb Instr. (Alto Sax.) / 7) C Instr. (Violin Viola) / 7) Bb Instr. (Clarinet) / 7) Eb Instr. (Alto Sax.) / GuPiano 1 / Piano 2 / Bass Cello Bassoon / Bongos / Cowbell / Drums / Guiro / Maracas / Four hands Piano ad libitum. Performancepossible also without Piano