Hey Jude: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
By John Lennon / By Paul McCartney / As performed by The Beatles / Arranged by Robert Longfield
Grade: 2
Item: 35-PK00220462
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| Hey Jude - Full Score | $6.00 | |
| Hey Jude - Flute | $6.00 | |
| Hey Jude - Oboe | $6.00 | |
| Hey Jude - Bassoon | $6.00 | |
| Hey Jude - Bb Clarinet 1 | $6.00 | |
| Hey Jude - Bb Clarinet 2 | $6.00 | |
| Hey Jude - Bb Clarinet 3 | $6.00 | |
| Hey Jude - Eb Alto Clarinet | $6.00 | |
| Hey Jude - Bb Bass Clarinet | $6.00 | |
| Hey Jude - Eb Alto Saxophone 1 | $6.00 | |
| Hey Jude - Eb Alto Saxophone 2 | $6.00 | |
| Hey Jude - Bb Tenor Saxophone | $6.00 | |
| Hey Jude - Eb Baritone Saxophone | $6.00 | |
| Hey Jude - Bb Trumpet 1 | $6.00 | |
| Hey Jude - Bb Trumpet 2 | $6.00 | |
| Hey Jude - F Horn | $6.00 | |
| Hey Jude - Trombone | $6.00 | |
| Hey Jude - Baritone B.C. | $6.00 | |
| Hey Jude - Baritone T.C. | $6.00 | |
| Hey Jude - Tuba | $6.00 | |
| Hey Jude - Bass | $6.00 | |
| Hey Jude - Percussion 1 | $6.00 | |
| Hey Jude - Percussion 2 | $6.00 | |
| Hey Jude - Mallet Percussion | $6.00 | |
| Hey Jude - Timpani | $6.00 |
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Description
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. Dur: 3:15
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00220462
More about this title
About the Composer: John Lennon
John Lennon's songwriting shaped popular music across five decades. Working with Paul McCartney as the primary composers of The Beatles, Lennon created some of the most recognizable melodies in modern music history. His influence extends far beyond his recordings; his work appears in countless educational arrangements that introduce students to contemporary songwriting and harmonic sophistication.
Lennon's approach to melody and form offers music educators a rich resource. His songs balance accessibility with musical substance, making them ideal for engaging young musicians while maintaining artistic integrity. Studying his compositions helps students understand how pop songwriting operates, how melodies can evolve, and how arrangement choices shape the listener's experience.
Why we love this
Robert Longfield's arrangement gives every section a moment to shine, turning a familiar song into a genuine showcase for your ensemble. The grade 2 writing stays playable while preserving the emotional arc that makes this ballad matter, and your audience will respond immediately to a piece they already know and love.
What to expect
The arrangement unfolds like the original recording's quiet introspection before its famous choral climax. Warmth and restraint define the early sections, with each voice group adding layers until the band reaches a moment of collective power. It's accessible without feeling simple, familiar without being condescending.
Who it's for
Young bands ready to move beyond purely educational concert material and play recognizable music with genuine artistic purpose. This arrangement works for grade 2 ensembles that have developed basic rhythmic stability and can balance within a section.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the opening trumpet solo against the band texture that enters after; the soloist should sit slightly forward without losing ensemble awareness for the transitions ahead.
- Shape the harmonic movement in the woodwind statement that follows the trumpet. These chords will feel tender if you guide the ensemble through clear phrase direction rather than playing straight through.
- Build carefully into the chorus when the full band enters. Resist the urge to jump to full volume all at once; let the intensity grow section by section so the payoff lands with impact.
How to use it
Pair this with other pop or rock arrangements to build a themed concert, or place it as a moment of levity and accessibility within a traditional wind band program. The 3:15 duration fits neatly into most setlists, and the performance requirements make it suitable for mid-season pops concerts when your group has developed basic ensemble cohesion.
Skills your students will build
- Balancing solo and ensemble textures
- Managing dynamic growth across multiple sections
- Playing contemporary pop arranging conventions
- Listening and adjusting within section transitions