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When I'm Sixty-four
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Woodwind Ensemble, Woodwind Quintet Bassoon, Clarinet, Flute, Oboe - Level 3 - Digital Download
SKU: A0.540174
By The Beatles. By John Lennon and Paul McCartney. Arranged by Sjoerd van der Veen. This edition: pdf, streaming. Chamber, Classical, Pop, Wedding. 11 pages. Sjoerd van der Veen #150313. Published by Sjoerd van der Veen (A0.540174).Bring the delightful, nostalgic charm of the British Invasion to your next performance with this wonderful arrangement of The Beatles' classic When I'm Sixty-Four, masterfully reimagined for Woodwind Quintet by Sjoerd van der Veen.
Originally featured on the legendary 1967 album Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Paul McCartney’s vaudeville-style masterpiece is a natural fit for wind instruments. This arrangement fully embraces that classic music-hall vibe, utilizing the distinct tonal colors of the five instruments to mimic a lively, old-school theater band.
True to Sjoerd's signature arranging style, there are no boring accompaniment parts. The infectious 'steady 2-beat' rhythm, the iconic chromatic clarinet counters, and the playful melodic leaps are beautifully shared across the entire ensemble. The bassoon drives the piece with a bouncy, walking bassline, while the flute, oboe, clarinet, and horn engage in a witty musical conversation full of crisp staccatos and sudden dynamic surprises.
Highly engaging for the performers and an absolute crowd-pleaser for the audience, this high-energy arrangement is a perfect, feel-good addition to weddings, anniversary celebrations, summer concerts, and encore sets!
This product was created by a member of ArrangeMe, Hal Leonard's global self-publishing community of independent composers, arrangers, and songwriters. ArrangeMe allows for the publication of unique arrangements of both popular titles and original compositions from a wide variety of voices and backgrounds.
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