ABBA on Broadway: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
As performed by ABBA / Arranged by Michael Brown
Grade: 3
Item: 35-PK00428331
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Concert Band - Grade 3
From the radio airwaves of the '70s to the bright lights of the Broadway stage, the music of ABBA continues to excite listeners everywhere! Michael's well-paced medley of hits includes "I Have a Dream; Mamma Mia; S.O.S.; Knowing Me, Knowing You; The Winner Takes It All" and "Dancing Queen".
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00428331
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About the Artist: ABBA
ABBA emerged from Sweden in the 1970s to become one of the most commercially successful pop groups in history. Their infectious melodies, sophisticated arrangements, and distinctive vocal harmonies defined an era and continue to captivate audiences across generations. Beyond their chart dominance, ABBA's songwriting demonstrates genuine craft: their compositions balance accessibility with harmonic complexity, making them ideal for educational settings where students encounter real musicianship within familiar material.
Why we love this
Michael Brown has created an arrangement that honors ABBA's irresistible catalog while respecting what concert bands do best. Rather than simply shrinking pop hits to fit instrumentation, this medley captures the energy and precision those songs demand. Programming it signals to students that their concert band repertoire includes music that actually matters in popular culture.
What to expect
This medley sparkles with the optimism and rhythmic vitality that defined ABBA's sound. Moving from the introspective opening of "I Have a Dream" through the undeniable momentum of "Dancing Queen," the music radiates confidence and joy. Players experience the satisfaction of executing precise, stylistically authentic arrangements of globally recognized melodies.
Who it's for
Concert bands at the Grade 3 level seeking repertoire that engages students through material they actually recognize and enjoy. Directors looking to build student investment in concert band by programming music that bridges popular culture and ensemble musicianship will find immediate appeal here.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock in the rhythmic precision early. These songs live on their groove, so section rehearsals focusing on subdivision and articulation consistency pay dividends before full ensemble rehearsals begin.
- Balance the vocal-like melodic passages in the woodwinds with supporting harmony voices. ABBA's arranging relies on clear voice leading, so expose those lines in sectional work.
- Shape the energy across the medley transitions. Each song has its own character; marking slight tempo or dynamic adjustments at the connections keeps the performance from feeling like isolated pieces strung together.
How to use it
Consider placing this in a spring concert program alongside lighter, audience-friendly works, or feature it as an accessible opening number that immediately energizes the concert hall. The medley format works particularly well in programs where you want to demonstrate range without requiring excessive rehearsal time on multiple separate pieces.
Skills your students will build
- Rhythmic precision in groove-based styles
- Sustained melodic line singing with proper phrasing and breath control
- Harmonic voice independence when handling multiple simultaneous lines
- Style awareness and authentic interpretation of popular music idioms
- Ensemble balance between prominent melodies and supporting accompaniment