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"Lennon/McCartney Medley"
| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Title | Lennon/McCartney Medley |
| Composer | J. Lennon/P. McCartney (arr: F.G.J. Absil) |
| Instrum. | Concert Band |
| Date | March 1984 |
| Duration | 12'30 |
| Style | Rock - Swing - Jazz Waltz - Ballad |
| Key | Various |
| Meter | Various |
| Measures | 323 |
| Tempo | Various |
| Grade | 3 |
FULL INSTRUMENTATION
- Flute 1-2, Eb Clarinet, Bb Clarinet 1-2-3;
- Alto Saxophone 1-2, Tenor Saxophone 1-2, Baritone Saxophone;
- Trumpet 1-2-3-4, Trombone 1-2-3-4, Baritone 1-2-3, Tuba;
- Double Bass, Drums, Timpani, Percussion.
NOTES FOR THE PERFORMER
This medley for concert band consists of the following titles:
- Introduction (Obladi-Oblada, With a Little Help From My Friends, She Loves You), opening with layered Beatles songs, 20 mm. (1'20), Eb/G/Bb, 126/108/112 BPM,
- The Fool on the Hill, rock, 67 mm. (3'00), Db-F-Ab, 120 BPM,
- Norwegian Wood, medium up-tempo jazz waltz, 96 mm. (1'30), Em-Gm (modal), 207 BPM,
- Yesterday, ballad, 33 mm. (1'30), Db-F, 80 BPM,
- Penny Lane, medium swing, 64 mm. (2'30), Bb, 120 BPM,
- The Long and Winding Road, ballad, 43 mm. (2'40), C-Eb, 66 BPM.
The medley is based on a number of Beatles songs by John Lennon and Paul McCartney. The instrumentation requires a concert band. This arrangement is of medium grade complexity. The rhythm section must contain a bass player, preferably on both string bass and bass guitar, and drum set. Guitar and piano/keyboard may be added for improved rhythmic support.