Cello Concerto - Edward Elgar

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Cellular Symphony - Robert Sheldon

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Celtic Air and Dance

Drawing on the rich and varied tradition of Celtic folk songs, this piece opens with the touching and melodious "The Parting Glass." The flutes and percussion take center stage on the dance-like "Tha Mi Sgith (A Fairy's Love Song)", then finally the entire band gets into the act for the rousing finish. Dur: 3:05 (Includes full performance CD)

Celtic Air and Dance No. 2

Written in a style similar to Michael's popular Celtic Air and Dance, here is another terrific setting of Celtic tunes arranged for very young bands. This arrangement opens with a beautiful and flowing version of the familiar airDanny Boy. The setting concludes with the lively Star of the County Down featuring the percussion section and a dance-like melody. Dur: 2:50

Celtic Air and Dance No. 3

Continuing with Michael's popular series of Celtic Air and Dance arrangements, the third installment opens with Red is the Rose (or Loch Lomond) in a flowing ballad treatment. The lively Bill Sullivan's Polka follows and featuresvarious sections of the band. The flutes start things off followed by the rest of the woodwinds, trumpets, percussion, low brass and finally the entire ensemble in an energetic finish. Dur: 3:10

Celtic Air and Dance No. 4 - Michael Sweeney

Featuring two traditional Irish tunes, this effective work for second year players opens with a sensitive and lyric setting of Pretty Maid Milking Her Cow. The dance segment features the familiar tune I'll Tell Me Ma with themelody traded around the band and an exciting finish. Dur: 2:50

Celtic Air and Dance No. 5

Continuing the popular format of previous Celtic Air and Dance settings, this work for second year players opens with the tender Irish ballad Ned of the Hill. The dance segment combines two popular Irish polkas with the melodiesskillfully traded between various sections of the band. Perfect for teaching both legato and detached styles, and also keeping the percussion engaged.

Celtic Air and March (Songs of Irish Rebellion) - Michael Sweeney

Following in Michael's popular Celtic Air and Dance format, here are two contrasting melodies associated with centuries of Irish conflict and turmoil. The haunting ballad The Foggy Dew was composed shortly after the Easter Risingof 1916, and is followed by the inspirational march The Minstrel Boy from the Irish Rebellion of 1798. A great-sounding piece for young players with an historical connection. Dur: 2:55

Celtic Carol - Robert W. Smith

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Celtic Classics - Johan de Meij

Another exciting folk song suite based on traditional Irish songs, from the sequel of Johan de Meij's successful At Kitty O'Shea's and Songs from the Catskills.

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