Celtic Air and Dance (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Sweeney, Michael

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 centre 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.Duration: 3:05

Celtic Air and Dance (Flexible Ensemble - Score and Parts) - Sweeney, Michael

Michael's popular setting of tuneful Irish melodies is available here in an easy flexible format using just four parts plus percussion. Ideal for small group settings.

Celtic Air and Dance No.2 (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Sweeney, Michael

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 air Danny Boy. The setting concludes with the lively Star of the County Down featuring the percussion section and a dance-like melody.Duration: 2:50

Celtic Air and Dance No.3 (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Sweeney, Michael

Continuing with Michael's popular series of "Celtic Air and Dance" arrangements, the third instalment opens with "Red is the Rose" (or "Loch Lomond") in a flowing ballad treatment. The lively "Bill Sullivan's Polka" follows and features various 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.Duration: 3:10

Celtic Air and Dance No.4 (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Sweeney, Michael

Featuring two traditional Irish tunes, this effective work for second year players opens with a sensitive and lyric setting of Perry Maid Milking Her Cow. The dance segment features the familiar tune I'll Tell Me Ma with the melody traded around the band and an exciting finish.Duration: 2:45

Celtic Air and Dance No.5 (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Sweeney, Michael

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 melodies skillfully 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) (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Sweeney, Michael

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 Rising of 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.Duration: 2:55

Celtic Bell Carol (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Smith, Robert W.

Robert W. Smith's continues his very popular bell carol series with this holiday stop in beautiful Ireland. Celtic Bell Carol begins with the saxophone and flute evoking mysterious images of Celtic dancers as they prepare for their holiday celebration. The percussion section is featured throughout with infectious Irish rhythms added to the famous Ukrainian Bell Carol. This exciting setting will be the centrepiece or finale of your next holiday concert.Duration: 2.00

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Celtic Carol (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Smith, Robert W.

Robert W. Smith has scored a hit with this Irish treatment, based on the holiday classic "What Child Is This?". Beginning with a piccolo solo staged over the tuba, the work builds to a frenzy.Duration: 2:45

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Celtic Classics (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - De Meij, Johan

Irish Folk Song Suite. 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. Duration: 6.45

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