An Irish Lullaby - Stephen Bulla

What can be more charming than a comely Irish folk melody? This is music that allows the band to play in the rubato style, with much room for expression. Found in an old British publication and simply called "Irish Air," this endearing arrangement is a rhapsodic treatment that takes fragments of the melody and develops them into a large symphonic work. The freedom of tempi allows you to work with your band in a sensitively conducted way that only a beautiful piece like this will allow.There is always room on a concert program for at least one lush, melodic contrast piece. Perhaps this one is for you. It's so difficult to describe a thing of real beauty. Please listen tothe demo recording and hear it for yourself.

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An Irish Medley

Three beloved Irish folk songs are presented in a new way of adding to the musical growth of the beginning player. The tunes included are "Londonderry Air", "The Rakes of Mallow" and "Cockels and Mussels". Through rich tonal colors and diverse moods the student is challenged to interpret these tender and sometimes lively melodies with a personal feeling. Exceptionally nice for this grade level!

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An Irish Party in Third Class

An Irish Party In Third Class is the music taken from one of the most memorable moments in the motion picture Titanic - the Irish dancing scene in the steerage section of the ship. The music for this scene was provided by the group Gaelic Storm.Your concert band will love the energy of this version, which features the woodwind section throughout. This piece has been adapted by Richard Saucedo. The score and complete set of parts are included.

An Irish Rhapsody - Clare Grundman

First published in 1971, An Irish Rhapsody has become a staple in the literature for young concert bands. It demonstrates Clare Grundman's mastery of orchestration and exceptional treatment of transitions and pacing. Including thefolk melodies The Morren (Minstrel Boy), I Know Where I'm Going, Shepher's Lamb Reel, Cockles and Mussels, The Rakes of Mallow and Kathleen O'More, it is just as fresh-sounding and effective today as it was more than 30 years ago!(Grade 3) (6:45) Recorded by the North Texas Wind Symphony - Eugene Corporon, conductor. Teaching Music through Performance in Band, Vol. 2, Grade 2-3 Reference Recordings, CD-466. Used with permission from GIA Publications, Inc.

An Irish Tale

Based on the folk song While History's Muse (subtitled Air: Paddy Whack), this delightful arrangement in 3/4 has all the characteristics of a lighthearted Irish dance. A tambourine and clarinet drone set the stage for the flute melody that is eventually passed throughout the ensemble. A key change to E= builds until the piece returns to the lighthearted style of the opening one last time. Great writing for young bands! (1:55)

An Irish Tribute

Symphonic Band (score & parts). Conley, L

An Irving Berlin Christmas - Irving Berlin

An Obnoxious Character - Dick van Heuvel

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An October Sky - Barry Milner

An Old English Christmas

Here is a creative treatment of traditional carols that is destined to become a holiday favorite for years to come. Includes: The Boar's Head Carol as a reccurring theme with What Child Is This?, Coventry Carol and the lesser known gem Somerset Wassail. A truly exceptional work.