Haven't Met You Yet: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
As performed by Michael Bublé
Words and music by Michael Bublé, Alan Chang, and Amy Foster / arr. Jerry Brubaker
Grade: 3 (Medium Easy)
Item: 00-PK-0004660
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Description
"Haven't Met You Yet" is the first single from Canadian singer Michael Bublé's fourth album, Crazy Love. This tune lends itself well to the concert band setting. With soaring lines and lush brass scoring by Jerry Brubaker, this arrangement will please the most discriminating audience!
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Additional Details
Series:
Pop Concert Band
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
228
SKU:
00-PK-0004660
More about this title
About the Composer: Michael Bublé
Michael Bublé is a Canadian singer and songwriter who rose to international prominence in the 2000s with his sophisticated interpretations of jazz standards and contemporary pop ballads. His ability to blend vintage vocal styling with modern production has made him one of the best-selling artists of the decade, with particular success on both pop and adult contemporary radio formats.
For music educators, Bublé's catalog offers accessible entry points into jazz-influenced pop repertoire. His melodies are singable and his arrangements typically sit well across instrumental ranges, making his songs natural candidates for concert band treatment.
Why we love this
Jerry Brubaker's orchestration captures the warmth and sophistication of the original recording while respecting the strengths of the concert band palette. The arrangement balances accessibility at Grade 3 with genuinely musical brass writing that keeps the piece engaging for both players and listeners, making it a rare pop arrangement that doesn't feel compromised.
What to expect
Warm, romantic, and uplifting. The tune has a breezy optimism tempered by lush harmonic support, creating a musical mood that's both reflective and bright. It evokes the easy confidence of a classic pop ballad without the schmaltz.
Who it's for
Concert bands looking for a contemporary pop standard that sounds sophisticated without demanding virtuosity. This works equally well for bands seeking to engage younger audiences or for directors who want their students experiencing well-crafted modern arranging at an achievable level.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape the main melody with subtle dynamic swells rather than dramatic peaks. The beauty of this tune lies in its conversational quality; let each phrase breathe naturally.
- Balance the brass chorale sections so no single voice overwhelms. Brubaker's scoring calls for blend more than power, even in the fuller moments.
- Pay attention to the rhythmic precision in the rhythm section and low reeds. The groove depends on their clarity without being mechanical.
- Give yourself space to shape the rubato in the ballad passages. This isn't march tempo; tempo flexibility here feels earned and musical.
How to use it
Program this as a concert opener or as a bridge between classical and contemporary sets to demonstrate the band's stylistic range. It also serves as an excellent vehicle for a featured soloist (trumpet, saxophone, or trombone) if you want to build a program around jazz-influenced pop repertoire.
Skills your students will build
- Voicing balance in sustained chords across mixed brass and woodwind sections
- Jazz articulation and phrasing in a pop context
- Dynamic control and legit shaping in melodic lines
- Reading and executing rhythmic figures common to contemporary pop-jazz arrangements