Christmas Holiday March: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

$52.00 USD

Christmas Holiday March: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Christmas Holiday March: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-48163
Price: 52.00 USD
Availability: InStock

Based on Greensleeves

Traditional English Folk Song / arr. Michael Story

Grade: 1 (Easy)

Item: 00-48163

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This march setting of the 16th-century traditional English folk song Greensleeves is an outstanding fusion piece for beginners. With teaching opportunities for contrasting articulations and phrasing, this is a wonderful selection to march into the holiday season. (2:15) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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Series: Belwin Beginning Band

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 132

ISBN10: 1-4706-6090-3

ISBN13: 978-1-4706-6090-1

UPC: 038081555874

SKU: 00-48163

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About the Composer: Michael Story

Michael Story is a prolific composer and arranger whose work spans concert band, jazz ensemble, and choral literature. His arrangements and original compositions for beginning and intermediate bands have become staples in music education, known for their musicality, clear pedagogical intent, and accessibility across skill levels.

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Why we love this

Story's treatment of Greensleeves strips away the arranging clichés that often plague holiday band repertoire. Instead of layering effects or overcomplicating the melody, he lets the folk tune breathe while building genuine teaching moments into the parts, making this one of those rare Grade 1 pieces that doesn't feel like a compromise for either the students or the conductor.

What to expect

Greensleeves arrives not as a bombastic holiday showstopper but as a gentle, processional melody that honors its 16th-century roots. The march tempo gives it forward motion and holiday spirit without sacrificing the tune's inherent dignity; it feels celebratory and grounded at once.

Who it's for

Beginning concert bands performing in winter or holiday concerts will find this piece immediately rewarding. The Grade 1 level means students can learn it quickly without months of rehearsal time, yet the arrangement offers enough musical substance to feel like a genuine performance, not a warm-up.

How to get the most out of it

Shape the phrasing of Greensleeves by releasing the melodic line at phrase endings rather than letting notes drop off unevenly; this gives the familiar tune clarity and helps the ensemble hear its natural contours.
Use the contrasting articulations (the score offers both legato and marked sections) as a rehearsal tool for understanding style, not just mechanics; have students sing the articulated passages first so they own the character change.
Balance the parts so that whoever carries the main melody remains audible without overwhelming the harmonic support; at Grade 1, this is an excellent opportunity to discuss why doubling matters and how it shapes what an audience hears.

How to use it

Place this early in a concert to establish a lighter, folk-inspired tone before heavier pieces, or close a first half with it as a bridge to more contemporary or classical selections. The 2:15 duration is ideal filler that still commands full attention, and its accessibility means you can program it confidently regardless of your band's experience level.