Paul McCartney
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String Orchestra, String Orchestra Grade: 3
A Hard Day’s Night
A classic Beatles song comes all ready for your string players to perform confidently with this solid version from Larry Moore. There are melodic opportunities for every section, making this a great showcase to feature anyone.SKU: HL4626435 -
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
All My Loving
One of the classic early hits by the Beatles, this catchy tune features an immediately recognizable melody and a driving swing/shuffle style. Included in this version for young players is the famous guitar break adapted for sax solo or soli.Enjoy great flexibility with the Easy Jazz Ensemble series! Playable with 4 saxes, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones and rhythm; includes optional parts for flute, clarinet, F horn and tuba.SKU: HL7012303 -
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
Blackbird
Perhaps one of the Beatles’ lesser known tunes, Blackbird remains one of their most creative and memorable. Mike Tomaro’s smooth setting uses a blend of light funk along with a brief samba section to create a truly outstanding effect. The theme is stated simply in the beginning on trumpet, followed by an array of orchestrational textures and harmonies.SKU: HL7011768 -
Marching Band, Marching Band Grade: 2
Can’t Buy Me Love
After 50 years and still going strong, this hit by the Beatles features a driving shuffle groove and an unforgettable melody. This solid chart for marching band features the signature riffs and also a short stop-time feature spot for percussion.SKU: HL3745824 -
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
Can’t Buy Me Love
Mike found a nice jazz shuffle groove for this early Beatles classic that will be a lot of fun for beginning groups. The minor blues solo section allows players to use either the blues scale or dorian mode for ease in improvising. Enjoy great flexibility with the Discovery Jazz series! Playable with 3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone, piano and drums.SKU: HL07470602 -
Marching Band, Marching Band Grade: 4
Can’t Buy Me Love/Magical Mystery Tour
This Beatles favorite is treated here in a driving swing style with an absolutely marvelous feature section for trumpets and horns. Richard works in a reprise of Magical Mystery Tour providing a great ending to this clever chart.SKU: HL3745013 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
Day Tripper
Featuring one of the most recognizable bass riffs recorded by the Beatles, John Wasson brings us a fresh and creative setting for young jazz groups. With a hint of Latin style and smooth harmonies, this is sure to be an attractive addition to any program.SKU: HL7012235 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Do You Want to Know a Secret?
The Beatles, the band that “changed everything,” continue to influence the music industry today. Easily forgotten as the monster hit that it was, the song was a delicate and melodic ingredient that had a definite place in making up the Beatlemania of 1964. Originally included on their Please Please Me album, now arranged for beginning band, this Victor López rendition of “Do You Want to Know a Secret” will be a sure hit with both your audience and students alike.SKU: AL35357 -
Marching Band, Marching Band Grade: 4
Drive My Car
As heard on the recent Beatles: Love CD (the basis for the Cirque du Soleil production) this exciting opener juxtaposes “Drive My Car” along with brief passages of “What You’re Doing” and “The Word.” An exciting and edgy way to make an impressive statement on the field.SKU: HL3745401 -
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String Orchestra, String Orchestra Grade: 3
Eleanor Rigby
Rhythmic drive and modal harmonies are just a part of the intrigue of this Beatles classic, known for its revolutionary inclusion of a string quartet with a pop-rock song. Larry Moore gives us a solid arrangement that features the unique blend of the classical and pop-rock style that is Eleanor Rigby’s continuing legacy.SKU: HL4626312 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 5
Eleanor Rigby
Commissioned by the US Army Jazz Ambassadors, this arrangement by Eric Richards shines new light on the beauty and depth of the classic Beatles hit. An up-tempo Brazilian groove gives way to hints of samba and songo, but always with a smooth and laid back feel. Piano solo is featured off the top, followed by a trio of tenor, trombone and guitar on the head, and later solo space for one or more of these players. A brief nod to the classical feel of the original Beatles track helps build to a climactic shout for the full ensemble. Nice!SKU: HL7011995 -
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
Get Back
Recorded by the Beatles on Let It Be, and notably performed on the roof of Apple Studios in London, here is a rockin’ version for very young jazz bands.Enjoy great flexibility with the Discovery Jazz series! Playable with 3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone, piano and drums; includes optional parts for flute, clarinet, F horn and tuba.SKU: HL7470743 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
Here, There and Everywhere
Mark Taylor has crafted a unique version of this familiar hit originally recorded by the Beatles. After a gentle ballad-like intro, the style shifts to jazz waltz featuring a tenor sax soloist. Along the way there are sophisticated rhythmic stylings and a terrific shout chorus for the entire ensemble.SKU: HL7012301 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
Hey Jude
Recorded by the Beatles in 1968, this classic ballad has remained popular through the years. This arrangement for young players opens with a trumpet solo followed by a statement in the woodwinds. The lower voices then get a chance at the melody before the full band takes over on the familiar chorus. Sure to be a favorite with your audience as well as your students.SKU: HL08725341 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
Hey Jude
Skillfully arranged for beginning groups, every section of the band gets a chance to play the melody on this Beatles classic. Written in a rock ballad style, this tutti style arrangement requires no soloists. (Includes full performance CD)SKU: HL4506114 -
Marching Band, Marching Band Grade: 4
Hey Jude/Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band
Mallets and woodwinds accompany a sensitive baritone solo as this Beatles classic starts to unfold. The chart builds to a peak just as the entire band breaks into singing the famous refrain. What a great spot to involve the entire audience, then the exciting rock strains of “Sgt. Pepper” power this chart to a rousing finish!SKU: HL3745403
