Green Onions: Marching Band Conductor Score & Parts
As performed by Booker T. The MG's / Arranged by Tim Waters
Grade: 2-3
Item: 35-PK00123793
$45.00
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
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| Green Onions - Full Score | $6.00 | |
| Green Onions - Flute/Piccolo | $6.00 | |
| Green Onions - Bb Clarinet | $6.00 | |
| Green Onions - Eb Alto Sax | $6.00 | |
| Green Onions - Bb Tenor Sax | $6.00 | |
| Green Onions - Eb Baritone Sax | $6.00 | |
| Green Onions - 1st Bb Trumpet | $6.00 | |
| Green Onions - 2nd Bb Trumpet | $6.00 | |
| Green Onions - 3rd Bb Trumpet | $6.00 | |
| Green Onions - F Horn | $6.00 | |
| Green Onions - Bb Horn/Flugelhorn | $6.00 | |
| Green Onions - Trombone | $6.00 | |
| Green Onions - Baritone B.C. (Opt. Tbn. 2) | $6.00 | |
| Green Onions - Baritone T.C. | $6.00 | |
| Green Onions - Tuba | $6.00 | |
| Green Onions - Electric Bass | $6.00 | |
| Green Onions - Bells/Xylophone | $6.00 | |
| Green Onions - Snare Drum | $6.00 | |
| Green Onions - Cymbals | $6.00 | |
| Green Onions - Quad Toms | $6.00 | |
| Green Onions - Multiple Bass Drums | $6.00 | |
| Green Onions - Aux Percussion | $6.00 |
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Description
Booker T. The MG's created this timeless instrumental classic back in the '60s, and it's been going strong ever since! With a medium shuffle groove and familiar riffs, this one will become an instant hit with audiences and bands alike.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00123793
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About the Artist: Booker T. The MG's
Booker T. The MG's emerged from Memphis in the early 1960s to become one of the most influential instrumental funk and soul groups in American music history. Organist Booker T. Jones, guitarist Steve Cropper, bassist Donald "Duck" Dunn, and drummer Al Jackson Jr. created a signature sound that bridged soul, blues, and rock, earning them induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and countless covers across genres.
Their work as session musicians at Stax Records shaped the sound of an era, but their own recordings stand as masterclasses in groove, restraint, and arrangement. "Green Onions" remains their most recognizable composition, a testament to how deceptively simple ideas, executed with precision and feel, outlast trends.
Why we love this
This arrangement captures the irresistible pocket and melodic accessibility that made the original a crossover hit, without demanding complex harmonic language or extended ranges from your ensemble. The shuffle groove sits naturally under Grade 2-3 bands, and audiences recognize it immediately, which builds confidence in performers and delivers the satisfaction that comes from playing something genuinely cool.
What to expect
Warm, grooving, and effortlessly cool. The medium shuffle has a laid-back swagger that feels modern in spirit despite its 1960s origins, with enough melodic substance to stay interesting through multiple listens.
Who it's for
This works beautifully for bands seeking an accessible entry into funk and soul idioms, or for programs that want to expand beyond traditional march repertoire while staying grounded in pedagogy. It's equally at home as a pep band feature or a concert-band closer that keeps audiences engaged.
How to get the most out of it
- Establish the shuffle subdivision early in rehearsal by having the ensemble count the rhythm with you before playing pitched material; this groove lives in the feel, not just the notes.
- Balance the organ-like sustained tones against the rhythmic hits so that the characteristic funky-smooth quality comes through rather than sounding rushed or stiff.
- Listen to the original recording together as an ensemble; let students hear where the space is, where Duck Dunn's bass sits, and how Al Jackson's hi-hat drives the pocket.
How to use it
Program this as a concert closer or pep-band staple to shift the mood from traditional march repertoire into something that celebrates contemporary popular music. Its length and accessibility make it ideal for indoor or outdoor concerts where you want the final impression to be energetic and fun.
Skills your students will build
- Reading and executing shuffle rhythms (straight 8ths vs. swung subdivisions)
- Maintaining a steady pocket within an ensemble groove
- Balancing sustained harmony against rhythmic figures
- Responding to and interpreting a soul-informed style with appropriate articulation and dynamics