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Penny Lane
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Brass Ensemble, Brass Quintet French Horn, Piccolo Trumpet, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba - Level 4 - Digital Download
SKU: A0.1885930
By The Beatles. By John Lennon and Paul McCartney. Arranged by Sjoerd van der Veen. This edition: pdf, streaming. Classical, Contemporary, Film/TV, Pop, Rock. 15 pages. Sjoerd van der Veen #1444618. Published by Sjoerd van der Veen (A0.1885930).Bring the unmistakable 60s magic of Liverpool to your brass quintet!
This arrangement of the Beatles classic “Penny Lane” is specially written for an intermediate - advanced level. It offers an engaging technical challenge for every player and is ideal for ensembles looking for a performance with depth and authenticity.
What makes this arrangement stand out is the way the iconic melody is skillfully shared across all voices, allowing each instrument to shine, while the tuba part closely follows Paul McCartney’s original bass line - widely praised as one of his most melodic and finest walking bass lines of that era. The arrangement also includes the famous piccolo trumpet solo that gives the piece its instantly recognizable character.
“Penny Lane,” released in 1967, is one of The Beatles’ most iconic songs, written primarily by Paul McCartney with contributions from John Lennon as a nostalgic reflection on their youth in Liverpool. The song is named after a real street and district where the two would meet to catch the bus, and its lyrics paint vivid, almost surreal snapshots of everyday life, featuring characters such as the barber, the banker, and the fireman. It was released in February 1967 as a double A-side single alongside “Strawberry Fields Forever” and is celebrated for its bright, baroque pop sound, highlighted by the distinctive piccolo trumpet solo performed by David Mason. Although originally intended for the Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band album, it was ultimately released as a standalone single. The song reached number one in charts across the world and is widely regarded as one of the high points in The Beatles’ catalogue.
Instrumentation:
Piccolo Trumpet in Bb/A
Trumpet in Bb
Horn in F
Trombone
Tuba
Perfect for concerts, recitals, or professional performances where you want to present a high-level audience favorite.
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