• Greensleeves by Michael Sweeney Concert Band - Sheet Music

Greensleeves by Michael Sweeney Concert Band - Sheet Music

By Michael Sweeney

Performer Level (correlates with Book 1, p. 24) With its modal harmonies and hauntingly beautiful melody, this holiday favorite will sound terrific with your beginning players thanks to Michael Sweeney's skilled arrangement. Dur: 2:15

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Summary
Ensembles:
Concert Band
Genres:
Christmas Holiday
Publishers:
Hal Leonard
Series:
Hal Leonard Essential Elements Band Method
Instrumentation:
1 - Baritone T.C. - 2 1 - Bb Bass Clarinet - 2 1 - Bb Clarinet - 12 1 - Bb Tenor Saxophone - 2 1 - Bb Trumpet - 10 1 - Eb Alto Clarinet - 1 1 - Eb Alto Saxophone - 4 1 - Eb Baritone Saxophone - 1 1 - F Horn - 4 1 - Flute - 8 8 - Full Score - 1 1 - Keyboard Percussion - 2 1 - Oboe - 2 1 - Percussion 1 - 4 1 - Percussion 2 - 2 1 - Trombone/Baritone B.C./Bassoon - 8 1 - Tuba - 4
UPC:
884088259167
Format:
Score Set of Parts Score and Parts
Item types:
Physical
Level:
Beginning
Artist:
Michael Sweeney
Arrangers:
Michael Sweeney
Usages:
Christmas
Size:
9.0x12.0x0.327 inches
Number of Pages:
76
Shipping Weight:
1.33 pounds
Detailed Description
Concert Band (Score & Parts) - beginning

SKU: HL.860966

Arranged by Michael Sweeney. Essential Elements Performer Level. Christmas, Holiday. Score and parts (with online audio). 76 pages. Duration 135 seconds. Hal Leonard #860966. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.860966).

UPC: 884088259167. 9.0x12.0x0.327 inches.

Performer Level (correlates with Book 1, p. 24) With its modal harmonies and hauntingly beautiful melody, this holiday favorite will sound terrific with your beginning players thanks to Michael Sweeney's skilled arrangement. Dur: 2:15.

About Hal Leonard Essential Elements Band Method

About Essential Elements Band Method: Essential Elements Band Method provides a complete system of books and accompanying materials that make the educator's job easier, and the students' learning more thorough and enjoyable. By Tom C. Rhodes, Donald Bierschenk, Tim Lautzenheiser, John Higgens, Linda Petersen.

Song List

  • Greensleeves

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    Ratings + Reviews

    4.3 Rating

    3 reviews

    Daniel H.

    Dec 17, 2025

    Thoughtful Part Writing for Developing Bands

    Michael Sweeney's 'Greensleeves' arrangement for concert band is a smart pedagogical choice. The 'modal harmonies' are presented effectively for 'Beginning' players, allowing each instrumental voice to contribute meaningfully to the texture. It fosters good balance and phrasing without overly complex demands. This ensures that the hauntingly beautiful melody and its supportive accompaniment are well-articulated across the entire ensemble, building solid ensemble skills.

    Anonymous

    Dec 16, 2025

    Excellent Arrangement for Beginning Bands!

    This arrangement of Greensleeves by Michael Sweeney is truly fantastic for my first-year concert band students. The 'Beginning' level is perfectly aligned with the Essential Elements series, ensuring readability and appropriate challenges. It's excellent for teaching rhythmic accuracy and ensemble blending. My students loved the hauntingly beautiful melody, and the clear layout makes rehearsals efficient and rewarding for all.

    Mark T.

    Dec 16, 2025

    Solid Holiday Piece for Young Ensembles

    A very practical choice for a beginning concert band's holiday repertoire. Michael Sweeney's arrangement of 'Greensleeves' is skillfully crafted for immediate playability. The 'Beginning' difficulty means minimal rehearsal time to achieve a polished, beautiful sound. It's a recognizable classic that works well for various events. The score and parts are clear and easy to distribute, making it a reliable addition.

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