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Gathering in the Glen
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Gathering in the Glen by Michael Sweeney Concert Band - Sheet Music

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Gathering in the Glen by Michael Sweeney Concert Band - Sheet Music

By Michael Sweeney
Concert Band (Score & Parts) - Grade 1

SKU: HL.861347

Composed by Michael Sweeney. EE Correlated Arr-Artist Level. Scottish. Score and parts (with online audio). 76 pages. Hal Leonard #861347. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.861347).

UPC: 073999613476. 9.0x12.0x0.337 inches.

Artist Level (correlates with Book 1, p. 34) Imagine the mist rising on a secluded Scottish valley to reveal a festival of song and dance. Here's a marvelous piece in a variety of styles that uses a mix of original themes and folk songs from the Highlands.

  • Gathering In The Glen
  • Amazing Grace
  • Buckingham March
  • Day-O (The Banana Boat Song)
  • Gallant March
  • Homework Blues
  • I Whistle A Happy Tune
  • Kalinka (Little Snowball Bush)
  • (Ghost) Riders In The Sky (A Cowboy Legend)
  • Scarborough Fair
  • Song Of The Volga Boatman
  • Vo Pole Berezyn'ka Stoiala (In The Forest Grew A Tiny Birch Tree)

Ratings + Reviews

Based on 3 Reviews
Anonymous
December 17, 2025
Solid, Straightforward Band Arrangement
For conducting or playing with a beginning concert band, 'Gathering in the Glen' is a solid choice. The 'Grade 1' level means clear, playable parts across all instruments, essential for efficient rehearsals. As a full concert band score, chord symbols aren't the focus, but the arrangement is direct and well-structured. A reliable Hal Leonard publication, ready for any school concert or community event.
Sarah M.
December 15, 2025
Excellent Choice for Beginning Concert Bands!
This Michael Sweeney piece is a fantastic resource for Grade 1 concert bands. The 'Beginning Grade 1' level ensures accessibility for young students, making it ideal for teaching fundamental rhythm and reading skills. Hal Leonard's typical high engraving quality means clear, easy-to-read parts. The blend of original themes and folk songs makes rehearsals engaging and rewarding for students. Highly recommend!
Emily R.
December 15, 2025
Thoughtful Ensemble Support for Melodic Lines
As an ensemble coach, I appreciate the clear harmonic and rhythmic support provided by this Grade 1 concert band arrangement. The texture ensures main melodic lines, often drawn from traditional Scottish folk songs, are well-supported without being overshadowed. While not a piano score, the instrumentation balances effectively, creating an accessible yet rich accompaniment foundation for developing young musicians' phrasing and blend.

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