Three tunes from Ireland, USA and France arr. for Flexible Ensembles. by David Catherwood by Traditional Concert Band - Digital Sheet Music

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Three tunes from Ireland, USA and France arranged for Flexible Ensembles.

1) The Londonderry Air (Danny Boy - tune from County Derry)

The world famous Irish tune has a beautiful lyrical quality which makes it attractive to both players and listeners.


2) Shaker song - Simple Gifts (Lord of the Dance)

The popular 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.


3) Gymnopedie No. 1

An arrangement the French composer Erik Satie's most famous work for piano
A much requested piece for weddings, formal functions, concerts and recitals.

All the arrangements allow 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 band

As with all music available from Opus 3 Music/Trio Music Publishing these arrangements have been well tried and tested in performance

A full set contains a score and a generous set of parts (with permission
to 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.