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New Music for Homecoming Monday, September 16, 2013

Are you tired of using the same old arrangements from your library for homecoming?  Are you running short on options because so many arrangements are missing parts?  If so, 2013 is a perfect year to get some fresh, new titles!  Our band staff is excited to share this mix of ballads and fun pop tunes that are a perfect fit for your homecoming show and ceremony.  Since it’s feast or famine from year to year for new homecoming options, why not add a couple of these titles to your library for future use?

Call Me Maybe – Carly Rae Jepsen      
arr. Michael Brown
With a catchy melody and irresistible upbeat feel, Carly Rae Jepsen’s megahit has instant appeal, and is fun for your students and audience alike!

Good Time – Owl City & Carly Rae Jepsen       
arr. Paul Murtha & Will Rapp
Recorded by Owl City and Carly Rae Jepsen, this catchy pop hit is perfect for the stands and a great way to start a halftime show.

Home – Phillip Phillips              
arr. Michael Brown
Recorded by Phillip Phillips, this inspirational tune is heard in films and television and is the perfect title for your Homecoming show.

The Way You Make Me Feel – Michael Jackson                       
arr. Dave Henning
Make everyone feel good with this upbeat Michael Jackson hit in triple feel.

Your Song – Elton John            
arr. Tom Wallace
Elton John and Bernie Taupin’s beautiful ballad is a unique programming choice that is just right for homecoming.  Tom Wallace’s arrangement produces a positive uplift with gentle melodies building to an emotional peak before fading away to end as quietly as it began.

When a Man Loves a Woman – Percy Sledge   
arr. Tim Waters
A perfect change-of-pace ballad for marching band, what could be more ideal for a homecoming show than this solid arrangement of Percy Sledge’s tender R&B ballad?

Want more great homecoming ideas?  Check out the Homecoming category on our Marching Band page!

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