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Variant on an Old English Carol: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

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Variant on an Old English Carol: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Variant on an Old English Carol: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Arr. Robert W. Smith

Grade: 1 (Very Easy)

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Based on the classically familiar GREENSLEEVES, here is a poignant setting with musical lines from forceful to flowing. Robert W. Smith stamps the work with his unique sound sculpturing to give a highly atmospheric scoring. Minimal rehearsal time will be needed to assure a dramatic performance. Intense and satisfying! (2:11)

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Series: Belwin Beginning Band
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 250
UPC: 029156934281
SKU: 00-BD9874

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About the Arranger: Robert W. Smith

Robert W. Smith

Robert W. Smith has established himself as a dominant voice in American concert band and orchestral composition, with more than 400 works published primarily through Alfred Music. He holds degrees from Troy State University (AL) and the University of Miami (FL), and his original compositions have been performed by musicians and audiences across North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia. His symphonies The Divine Comedy and The Odyssey, along with works like The Tempest, have become pillars of the band repertoire.

Beyond the concert hall, Smith's music has reached audiences through television broadcasts, ceremonial events including welcomes for international dignitaries, the Olympic Games, the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, and major sports venues. His dual expertise as both composer and conductor has made him a sought-after clinician throughout the United States, Canada, Japan, Australia, and Europe.

Why we love this

Smith's arrangement captures the melancholy beauty of Greensleeves without demanding weeks of rehearsal time, making it ideal for bands at the beginning of their concert season or preparing a winter program on a tight schedule. The scoring balances forceful and flowing sections, which gives even young players the experience of shaping contrasting musical moods. You get the dramatic payoff of a carefully crafted atmospheric work at Grade 1, where most arrangements stick to straightforward harmony.

What to expect

Poignant and atmospheric, this Greensleeves setting moves between quiet introspection and dramatic swell. The familiar carol emerges through Smith's sophisticated harmonic language, creating a reflective winter mood that feels substantial despite its accessibility.

Who it's for

Beginning and developing concert bands who want to program a recognizable, emotionally satisfying piece without extensive preparation demands. This works equally well for bands with limited rehearsal time and for those looking to build confidence in young players through a professionally composed arrangement.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the flowing passages by asking your lead voices to sing through their lines rather than count. The melody should feel like a continuous phrase even when it passes between sections.
  • Bring intensity to the forceful sections by having students listen for the underlying pulse. Smith's scoring can feel complex at this level; locking the rhythm section first will steady everyone else.
  • Shape the dynamics gradually across entire phrases rather than in isolated moments. The 2:11 runtime means every dynamic choice counts toward the poignant quality Smith composed into the work.
  • Let the familiar tune anchor your ensemble. Students who recognize Greensleeves will naturally understand where to breathe and phrase, which reduces the need for excessive verbal rehearsal direction.

How to use it

Program this as a centerpiece for a holiday or winter concert where you want to feature the ensemble's musicality rather than technical prowess. Its modest length and emotional weight also make it an effective choice for transitions between larger works or as a dignified opening selection that sets a serious tone.

Skills your students will build

  • Phrasing and legato line continuity across section boundaries
  • Dynamic shaping within longer musical phrases
  • Balancing melody against sustained harmonic support
  • Recognizing and responding to atmospheric compositional intent

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