Abbey Road - A Symphonic Portrait: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
As performed by The Beatles / Arranged by Ira Hearshen
Grade: 4
Item: 35-PK00143100
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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: "You Never Give Me Your Money," "Come Together," "Maxwell's Silver Hammer," "She Came In Through the Bathroom Window," "Something" and "The End." Sure to become a classic! Dur: 7:00
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00143100
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About the Artist: The Beatles
The Beatles fundamentally reshaped popular music in the 1960s, moving from pop standards to sophisticated compositional work that incorporated classical orchestration, unconventional song structures, and studio innovation. By the time they recorded Abbey Road in 1969, the band had mastered the art of crafting memorable melodies within complex harmonic frameworks, skills that translate remarkably well to concert band settings.
Why we love this
Hearshen's arrangement captures the melodic brilliance and harmonic sophistication of Abbey Road without diluting what made these songs iconic. A Grade 4 setting that actually respects the material, this gives concert bands access to music that resonates with audiences of all ages while remaining genuinely rewarding to perform.
What to expect
A bridge between the familiar and the concert stage. These melodies carry genuine emotional weight and wit, moving from playful to wistful to triumphant across seven minutes. The arrangement honors the original while giving the concert band idiom something to sink its teeth into.
Who it's for
Bands looking to program contemporary music that connects with student musicians and audiences alike. This works for concert bands with solid fundamentals but doesn't require advanced virtuosity, making it accessible for Grade 4 ensembles nationwide.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the countermelodies in "Come Together." The main hook is unmistakable, but supporting lines need clarity without overshadowing the lead voice.
- Shape the softer dynamics in "Something." Restraint here makes the climactic moments land harder later in the suite.
- Lock the rhythmic precision during "Maxwell's Silver Hammer." The comic character of the tune depends on exact articulation and pulse control.
- Let "The End" breathe. The final section benefits from space between phrases; resist rushing even when energy is high.
How to use it
Consider this for a spring concert pairing it with classical standards to show range and versatility. A single 7-minute suite works as a program anchor or a closing feature that leaves the audience energized. It also serves as strong material for building ensemble cohesion early in the school year since students often arrive already familiar with these melodies.
Skills your students will build
- Balancing foreground and background lines in multivoiced textures
- Maintaining rhythmic integrity through varied tempo and meter changes
- Executing controlled dynamics and articulation for comedic and emotional effect
- Reading and executing idiomatic orchestration for concert band
- Sustaining ensemble sound across extended lyrical passages