An Irish Farewell - Larry Daehn

The lovely old tune on which this composition is based is know by a variety of names: "Farewell! But Whenever You Welcome the Hour," "To Rodney We Will Go," and "Moll Roone."The "Andante e rubato" used from the outset of the piece, gives conductors as much freedom as they might desire. Wonderful lyrical writing and a beautiful tribute to that special someone.

An Irish Interlude - Warren Barker

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An Irish Legend - Ed Kiefer

An Irish Legend contains original melodies in an Irish style, written to evoke the sounds of the emerald isle offereland. The piece is in traditional ABA form, beginning with a lilting Irish jig, then a more lyrical and slow second theme. After returning to the jig, it ends with a climactic section where both themes are played together. It sounds much more difficult than it plays. The piece is exciting and will be well within the capabilities of students at this grade level.

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 suite - Trevor Ford

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 Obnoxious Character - Dick van Heuvel

This piece is based on the chapter of the same name, a part of the book 'Camera Obscura' (1839) written by Hildebrand, pen-name of the chaplain and writer/poet Nicolaas Beets (Haarlem, 1814 - Utrecht, 1903). The composition follows the story very closely: the three main characters Hildebrand, Nurks and Boerhave, as well as their vicissitudes are extremely well evoked by the music.

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An October Sky - Barry Milner

An Old Fashioned Christmas

The contrasting settings of ``O Come All Ye Faithful,'' ``Silent Night,'' and ``Joy to the World'' make this arrangement a worthy addition to any Christmas program. Key and meter changes and different styles provide a useful teaching tool, while the more simplified parts allow the younger player to fully participate.

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