Green Onions: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
By Steve Cropper / By Al Jackson, Jr. / By Booker T. Jones / By Lewis Steinberg / As performed by Booker T. The MG's / Arranged by Robert Longfield
Grade: 2
Item: 35-PK00145738
$55.00
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
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| Green Onions - Full Score | $6.00 | |
| Green Onions - Flute | $6.00 | |
| Green Onions - Oboe | $6.00 | |
| Green Onions - Bassoon | $6.00 | |
| Green Onions - Bb Clarinet 1 | $6.00 | |
| Green Onions - Bb Clarinet 2 | $6.00 | |
| Green Onions - Bb Clarinet 3 | $6.00 | |
| Green Onions - Bb Bass Clarinet | $6.00 | |
| Green Onions - Eb Alto Saxophone 1 | $6.00 | |
| Green Onions - Eb Alto Saxophone 2 | $6.00 | |
| Green Onions - Bb Tenor Saxophone | $6.00 | |
| Green Onions - Eb Baritone Saxophone | $6.00 | |
| Green Onions - Bb Trumpet 1 | $6.00 | |
| Green Onions - Bb Trumpet 2 | $6.00 | |
| Green Onions - F Horn | $6.00 | |
| Green Onions - Trombone | $6.00 | |
| Green Onions - Baritone B.C. | $6.00 | |
| Green Onions - Baritone T.C. | $6.00 | |
| Green Onions - Tuba | $6.00 | |
| Green Onions - Convertible Bass Line | $6.00 | |
| Green Onions - Percussion 1 | $6.00 | |
| Green Onions - Percussion 2 | $6.00 | |
| Green Onions - Mallet Percussion | $6.00 | |
| Green Onions - Timpani | $6.00 |
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Description
Booker T. the MG's recorded this iconic instrumental hit in the early '60s, and it continues to be popular in film and TV decades later. Instantly recognizable, this is sure to be a hit with all audiences. Dur: 2:30
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00145738
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About the Composer: Steve Cropper
Steve Cropper was a founding member and guitarist of Booker T. the MG's, the legendary Stax Records house band that defined the sound of 1960s soul and R&B. As both performer and songwriter, he helped craft some of the era's most enduring instrumental hits, bringing the tight rhythmic sensibility and blues-influenced phrasing that made Stax recordings instantly recognizable across radio and film.
Cropper's work demonstrates how instrumental composition can carry emotional weight without vocals. His contributions to "Green Onions" and similar pieces show a deep understanding of how rhythm section grooves, horn arrangements, and melodic counterpoint work together to create music that audiences remember and enjoy for decades.
Why we love this
Students recognize this tune immediately, which builds instant engagement and momentum in rehearsals. The Grade 2 voicing keeps the iconic groove intact without overcomplicating the ensemble work, making it achievable for younger bands while still sounding polished and era-authentic.
What to expect
Funkier, more soulful than a typical concert band march; the arrangement captures the laid-back confidence and rhythmic precision of the original recording. Your band will feel like they're inhabiting a piece of 1960s American music history, complete with that intoxicating organ line and shuffle-based groove.
Who it's for
Concert bands looking for a high-recognition piece that energizes audiences and students alike. The Grade 2 level opens this to middle school and early high school programs without sacrificing the authentic Stax Records feel that makes it special.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock the organ and bass lines together first; the interplay between these voices drives the entire groove, so get that pocket tight before layering in the horns.
- Keep the snare crisp and articulate on the backbeat; this track's identity lives in that rhythmic snap and swagger characteristic of Stax recordings.
- Balance the melody so it sits naturally over the rhythm section rather than dominating it; the organ line should stay prominent enough to anchor the harmonic motion.
- Front-load your rehearsal time on ensemble cohesion rather than individual virtuosity; this arrangement rewards tight unison sections and clear rhythmic alignment.
How to use it
Program this as an energizer mid-concert or closer to a pops showcase; audiences of all ages respond to its familiarity and groove. It pairs well with other Stax or soul era repertoire, or use it to bridge traditional concert band fare with more contemporary styles.
Skills your students will build
- Groove-based rhythmic cohesion and pocket playing
- Balancing melody and accompaniment in funk and soul idioms
- Syncopation in a 12/8 shuffle feel
- Ensemble transparency in rhythm section textures
- Phrasing and stylistic articulation outside classical traditions