Green Bushes: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Arranged by Johnnie Vinson
Grade: 2
Item: 35-PK00411772
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| Green Bushes - Full Score | $7.50 | |
| Green Bushes - Flute | $6.00 | |
| Green Bushes - Oboe | $6.00 | |
| Green Bushes - Bassoon | $6.00 | |
| Green Bushes - Bb Clarinet 1 | $6.00 | |
| Green Bushes - Bb Clarinet 2 | $6.00 | |
| Green Bushes - Bb Clarinet 3 | $6.00 | |
| Green Bushes - Eb Alto Clarinet | $6.00 | |
| Green Bushes - Bb Bass Clarinet | $6.00 | |
| Green Bushes - Eb Alto Saxophone 1 | $6.00 | |
| Green Bushes - Eb Alto Saxophone 2 | $6.00 | |
| Green Bushes - Bb Tenor Saxophone | $6.00 | |
| Green Bushes - Eb Baritone Saxophone | $6.00 | |
| Green Bushes - Bb Trumpet 1 | $6.00 | |
| Green Bushes - Bb Trumpet 2 | $6.00 | |
| Green Bushes - F Horn | $6.00 | |
| Green Bushes - Trombone | $6.00 | |
| Green Bushes - Baritone B.C. | $6.00 | |
| Green Bushes - Baritone T.C. | $6.00 | |
| Green Bushes - Tuba | $6.00 | |
| Green Bushes - String Bass | $6.00 | |
| Green Bushes - Percussion 1 | $6.00 | |
| Green Bushes - Percussion 2 | $6.00 | |
| Green Bushes - Mallet Percussion | $6.00 | |
| Green Bushes - Timpani | $6.00 |
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Description
Through the years this well-known English folk song has been a favorite with composers including Ralph Vaughan Williams ("English Folk Song Suite") and George Butterworth ("The Bank of Green Willow"). One of the best-known versions of Percy Grainger's 1921 setting for two pianos, and this delightful arrangement for young bands is based in part on Grainger's version. Dur: 2:45
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00411772
More about this title
About the Arranger: Johnnie Vinson
Johnnie Vinson is an arranger with a gift for making standard repertoire accessible to developing ensembles without sacrificing musical substance. His arrangements appear regularly in the catalogs of major publishers and have become staples in school music programs across the country.
Vinson understands what young musicians can handle technically while still delivering engaging, rewarding experiences. His settings preserve the character and integrity of original works, allowing students to encounter music they'll revisit at higher levels with fresh ears and growing skills.
Why we love this
This arrangement captures the lilting charm of an English tune that has captivated composers for generations, and it does so without demanding the technical pyrotechnics of the Vaughan Williams or Butterworth versions. Vinson's Grade 2 setting gives young players a genuine taste of folk song treatment and compositional sophistication at a manageable level, making it ideal for groups ready to move beyond simple marches and basic melodic work.
What to expect
Warm, approachable, and unexpectedly sophisticated. The melody unfolds with the gentle inevitability of a tune people have hummed for centuries, while the harmonic and textural choices nod to the art song treatment it received from major twentieth century composers. You get authenticity and charm without pretension.
Who it's for
Grade 2 concert bands looking to expand beyond standard beginning repertoire into pieces with genuine musical substance. This works well for groups that have steady fundamentals and are ready to encounter different stylistic territory while still playing within their technical reach.
How to get the most out of it
- Lean into the lilting character of the melody. Young bands often rush folk songs; take time to let the natural phrase shapes breathe, especially in the opening statement.
- Balance the inner voices so the tune never gets buried. Many Grade 2 arrangements stumble here, but maintaining textural clarity is what elevates this beyond routine.
- Shape dynamics around the folk song's gentle nature rather than pursuing dramatic contrasts. Subtle, tasteful phrasing will serve this music better than bold articulation.
How to use it
Pair this with other accessible folk arrangements or lighter concert fare to create a program that introduces students to different musical traditions. At 2:45, it's the right length to sit well alongside a march and a more substantial contemporary work. It also works beautifully as an opener if you want to establish a warm, inviting concert mood.
Skills your students will build
- Phrasing and shaping in legato contexts
- Balance and blend with melody distributed across sections
- Interpretation of folk song style and character
- Listening to harmonic movement beneath the melody