The Music of Michael Jackson a Staple in Pops Concerts

Paoli, PA, June 30, 2009 --(PR.com)-- J.W. Pepper, the leading sheet music retailer in the world, reports the music of Michael Jackson is found year after year in an unexpected place, the concert hall. The influence of Michael Jackson as a recording artist is well known, but for decades his career has been paralleled by inclusion in the collective sheet music library of choirs, concert bands, jazz ensembles and marching bands throughout the United States.

Characterized by rhythmic, tuneful lyrics with a relentless underlying groove, Jackson’s music translates well to a variety of performance situations. The enormous popularity of his songs create an instant connection between the performing ensemble and listeners, whether it be an audience at a pops concert or a crowd at a football game. According to Roy Schmidt, Pepper’s Vice President of Inventory Management, "the music of Michael Jackson has been played, sung, and marched to by generations of school musicians. His songs have an appeal and excitement that will keep them in educational music catalogs for a long time to come."

Schmidt further notes Pepper continues to offer more than 30 of Jackson's sheet music titles in their catalog. "These include everything from choir arrangements of "ABC" and "I’ll Be There" to marching band settings of "Thriller" and "Bad." In addition, sheet music for piano, voice and guitar continue to be popular choices for both student and professional musicians. Jackson's music is available online through Pepper's website, jwpepper.com.

As with the passing of any music legend, the tribute to his artistry is in his music's staying power. Jackson’s music has already taken its place in the pop culture mindset, and will likely remain on the program for pops concerts for many years to come.

Links to Michael Jackson sheet music:
Songbooks
Choir and Instrumental Music
ePrint Digital Download

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