The Beatles
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 4
Abbey Road – A Symphonic Portrait
The Beatles’ landmark album Abbey Road was the last one recorded by the band and is considered by many to be their best. This dynamic and creative setting for band includes: Come Together, Something, Maxwell’s Silver Hammer, She Came in Through the Bathroom Window, You Never Give Me Your Money and The End. Sure to become a classic!SKU: HL04002931 -
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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 -
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 -
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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: 3
Jazz Combo Pak #45 (The Beatles)(Includes: Blackbird • Can’t Buy Me Love • And I Love Her • Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds.)
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3Jazz Combo Pak #45 (The Beatles)(Includes: Blackbird • Can’t Buy Me Love • And I Love Her • Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds.)
The Hal Leonard Jazz Combo Paks are a versatile and inexpensive way to put four fantastic charts in front of your high school or college combo. The flexible instrumentation provides many options for covering the parts; the arrangements are absolutely top notch; and at $45.00 for four standards you will never find a better value.Instrumentation:- Line 1 (lead or harmony): Alto Sax, Trumpet, Soprano Sax, Clarinet, Flute, Vibes- Line 2 (lead or harmony): Alto Sax, Bari Sax, Trumpet, Soprano Sax, Clarinet, Trombone- Line 3: Bari Sax, Tenor Sax, Trumpet, TrombonePak #45 includes: Blackbird • Can’t Buy Me Love • And I Love Her • Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds.
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da
This quirky tune was recorded by the Beatles for their 1968 “White Album” and featured recently in the Beatle-themed movie Yesterday. With a medium tempo and quasi Jamaican ska flavor, this chart is easy to learn and fun to play. No solos required.SKU: HL07013576 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
Something
George Harrison’s most successful contribution to the Beatles catalog is no doubt this familiar iconic ballad. Paul Murtha’s setting for band features alto sax on the melody, followed by the low brass, and a light swing style treatment of the bridge section. Scored with nice variety throughout, this offers a welcome change of pace number for any concert.SKU: HL04001287 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
Something
Composed by George Harrison and recorded by the Beatles on Abbey Road, this has become one of the most enduring ballads of the rock era. With a beautifully constructed melody and rich harmonic structure, John Wasson has created a marvelous setting for young jazz ensembles.SKU: HL7011813 -
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Twist and Shout
This rock hit was released by the Beatles in 1964, and famously featured in the movie Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. Here is a hard-hitting and energetic version arranged for young players. Enjoy great flexibility with the Easy Jazz Ensemble series! Playable with 4 saxes, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones and rhythm.SKU: HL7011732
