Haven't Met You Yet: Score
As performed by Michael Bublé
Words and music by Michael Bublé, Alan Chang, and Amy Foster
Grade: 2 (Easy)
Item: 00-PR-0002930
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Description
Haven't Met You Yet is the first single by Canadian jazz singer Michael Bublé from his 2009 album, Crazy Love. Since its debut, it has soared the charts in the United States, Europe, Canada, and Australia. Bring the fresh, pop sounds of contemporary crooner Michael Bublé to your ensemble with Haven't Met You Yet.
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Additional Details
Series:
Hot Pop Band
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
124
SKU:
00-PR-0002930
More about this title
About the Composer: Michael Bublé
Michael Bublé is a Canadian jazz and pop vocalist born in 1975 whose smooth, sophisticated vocal style revived the crooner tradition for contemporary audiences. His interpretations of classic standards combined with original compositions have earned him multiple Grammy Awards and a devoted global fanbase, making him one of the most commercially successful artists of the 21st century.
Why we love this
This arrangement captures the infectious optimism and polished production values that made "Haven't Met You Yet" a chart success, giving your band access to music that resonates with students and audiences alike. The Grade 2 scoring keeps parts manageable while preserving the song's contemporary pop-jazz identity, making it an engaging entry point for ensembles exploring modern repertoire beyond traditional concert band fare.
What to expect
Bright, optimistic, and effortlessly cool. The arrangement swings with a relaxed confidence that mirrors the song's original vibe: confident without being showy, jazzy without being complex. There's a genuine warmth here, the kind of uplifting pop-jazz that leaves an audience smiling.
Who it's for
Concert bands seeking contemporary repertoire that appeals to modern audiences and students who might not otherwise connect with traditional concert band literature. Directors building programs that blend classic ensemble skills with music from the radio and charts.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the melody across your section to ensure the familiar tune cuts through the accompaniment; many students will recognize this song, so clean execution of the main line rewards that familiarity.
- Shape the phrasing with swing articulation and slight rubato in the jazz sections to capture Bublé's relaxed, conversational vocal delivery.
- Layer the dynamics carefully between the rhythm section and harmonic voices; the arrangement works best when accompaniment sits slightly back, allowing the tune to breathe.
- Lock the rhythm section into a steady groove, especially during the head and main choruses, to anchor the band's feel and give soloists confidence for any improvisation opportunities.
How to use it
Perfect as a closer on a pops or spring concert where you want to send the audience home in a good mood. This works equally well as a standalone feature that showcases your band's contemporary chops or as part of a set exploring 21st-century songwriting across jazz and pop idioms.
Skills your students will build
- Swing articulation and jazz phrasing in a pop context
- Balancing melody and accompaniment within a contemporary ensemble texture
- Reading and executing rhythmic syncopation common to radio-friendly arrangements
- Connecting to music outside the traditional concert band canon