Three Lyrical American Folk Tunes arranged for Flexible Ensembles by David Catherwood by Traditional Concert Band - Digital Sheet Music

Three Lyrical American Folk Tunes

Three Lyrical American Folk Tunes1) Shaker song - Simple Gifts (Lord of the Dance) The beautiful American Shaker folk tune in a straightforward but effective arrangement.This tune goes by different names, Shaker Hymn/song - Simple Gifts, Lord of the Dance and was most famously used in Aaron Copland's Appalachian Spring.2) Amazing Grace This arrangement of the well loved American Hymn Amazing Grace will work equally well as an accompaniment for choirs or congregations singing John Newton's famous words or it may also be used as an effective instrumental item.3) The Water is WideThis tune, popular in the USA, is actually based on a well loved English Folk song O Waly, Waly.It will also work as an accompaniment for Choirs or Congregations singing When I survey the Wondrous Cross or it may also be used as an effective instrumental item during the Easter period.For secular use these arrangements would also work well for smaller groups playing at weddings or other functions.The arrangements allows for a great deal of flexibility in presentation and will sound complete with as few as four players yet the scoring allows for expansion up to a full symphonic orchestra, concert band or brass bandAs with all music available from Opus 3 Music this arrangement has been well tried and tested in performanceA full set contains a score and a generous set of parts (with permissionto copy to suit your own requirements) for the following instruments:Part 1 in C (Flute, Oboe 1, Violin 1)Part 1 in Bb (Clarinet 1 in Bb, Trumpet/Cornet 1 in Bb)Part 2 in Bb (Clarinet 2 in Bb, Trumpet/Cornet 2 in Bb)Part 2 in C (Violin 2)Part 2 in Eb (Ato Saxophone, Eb Horn 1)Part 3 in C (Bassoon 1, Trombone)Part 3 in alto clef (Viola)Part 3 in Eb (Alto Saxophone, Eb Horn 2)Part 3 in F (Horn in F)Part 3 in Bb (Tenor Saxophone, Bb Trombone/Baritone/Euphonium (treble clef)Part 4 in C (Cello, Double Bass, Bassoon 2, Bass Trombone)Part 4 in Eb (Baritone Saxophone, Eb Bass Tuba (treble clef)Part 4 in Bb Bb Bass Tuba (treble clef)Percussion