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Get Back: Marching Band Conductor Score & Parts

By John Lennon / By Paul McCartney / As performed by The Beatles / Arranged by Michael Brown

Grade: 2

Item: 35-PK00172169

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Here's a rock solid hit from the Beatles' later years, made famous by their live rooftop performance in London. A perfect opener for a field show, or just rockin' the stands.

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Publisher: Hal Leonard
SKU: 35-PK00172169

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About the Composer: John Lennon

John Lennon shaped popular music as a founding member of the Beatles, bringing compositional sophistication and experimental fearlessness to rock and roll. His work from the late 1960s reflects a mature artist unafraid to blend genre conventions, incorporate unconventional instruments, and challenge what pop music could express.

Why we love this

Grade 2 accessibility means your students can tackle an iconic Beatles rooftop moment without getting bogged down in arranging complexity. The driving energy and recognizable melody make this a natural crowd pleaser, whether you're opening a field show or adding contemporary repertoire to a concert program.

What to expect

Infectious and propulsive. The arrangement captures that defiant, garage rock spirit of the rooftop performance while keeping the harmonic and rhythmic language straightforward enough for younger ensembles to own it confidently.

Who it's for

Directors programming contemporary hits for students who respond to recognizable music. This works equally well for field show openers, pep band moments, or concert programs that need energy and accessibility at Grade 2 level.

How to get the most out of it

  • Nail the rhythmic precision of that signature guitar riff early in rehearsal. Have the entire ensemble count together before adding melodic layers so everyone feels the pocket the same way.
  • Treat the rock groove as your foundation, not an afterthought. The percussion and low brass lock this down first; everything else builds on top of their stability.
  • Push for clarity in the lead line. This melody needs to cut through the groove without sounding rushed or detached from it.

How to use it

Open a field show or pep band set with this one. The familiarity and forward momentum make it an ideal first impression, or use it as a bridge between traditional marching literature and popular music you want your program to embrace.

Skills your students will build

  • Locking rhythmic precision in a rock groove
  • Balancing melody and accompaniment texture
  • Sustaining energy and groove through repetitive figures
  • Reading simplified but authentic pop arrangement voicings

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