3 Irish Folksongs arranged by Charles Villiers Stanford and set for flute quintet by John Gibson. Charles Stanford arranged many folksongs that he and others collected. This set comes from his "Songs of Erin" (1901) and is set for 4 C Flutes and 1 Alto Flute with an alternate 5th C part provided. The tunes are : The Killarney Hunt, Now Mary What's the Matter, and Reynard on the Mountain High.

ISBN 9781609745288. 8.5 X 11 inches.

Here's a book you'll be pulling off the shelf for many Christmases to come. A Celtic Flute Christmas is a treasury of 24 Irish, Scottish, Welsh and English holiday carols suitable for Irish style flute in D. Simple duets for two flutes, a round for three, and arrangements for solo flute with guitar chords are all printed on a large, easy to read staff and lavishly adorned with Celtic calligraphy. From the hauntingly beautiful melodies of the Hebrides, to the ancient airs of Ireland, to the familiar Yuletide tunes of Wales, England and Scotland, these songs are sure to warm your heart and rouse the spirit of this giving season in a way no other music can.

Gustav Holst - Folksongs of Hampshire England . In the early 1900's there was great interest in collecting and preserving the folk songs of England, Scotland, and Ireland. Equipped with their newly invented recording devices, people such as Cecil Sharp, Charles Stanford, Ralph Vaughan Williams, and Gustav Holst would travel into the country-side to record, or notate songs being sung. They would frequently use these songs in their own compositions. Holst's music in particular is filled with those songs and his two suites for band are especially valued by wind bands around the world. This group of four songs was arranged for voice and piano by Holst and set for flute quartet by John Gibson. The songs are 1. Young Edwin in the Lowlands Low 2. Bedlam City 3. The Irish Girl 4. Young Reilly. The instrumentation is: Flute 1 - 3, and alto with an alternate 4th flute for the alto.

Gustav Holst - Folksongs of Hampshire England . In the early 1900's there was great interest in collecting and preserving the folk songs of England, Scotland, and Ireland. Equipped with their newly invented recording devices, people such as Cecil Sharp, Charles Stanford, Ralph Vaughan Williams, and Gustav Holst would travel into the country-side to record, or notate songs being sung. They would frequently use these songs in their own compositions. Holst's music in particular is filled with those songs and his two suites for band are especially valued by wind bands around the world. This group of four songs was arranged for voice and piano by Holst and set for flute choir by John Gibson. The songs are 1. Young Edwin in the Lowlands Low 2. Bedlam City 3. The Irish Girl 4. Young Reilly. The instrumentation is: Piccolo, Flute 1-3, Alto Flute, Bass Flute, and Contra Bass Flute.

Digital Pack includes:

1. Celtic Air and March (Songs of Irish Rebellion) - Conductor Score (Full Score)
2. Celtic Air and March (Songs of Irish Rebellion) - Flute
3. Celtic Air and March (Songs of Irish Rebellion) - Oboe
4. Celtic Air and March (Songs of Irish Rebellion) - Bassoon
5. Celtic Air and March (Songs of Irish Rebellion) - Bb Clarinet 1
6. Celtic Air and March (Songs of Irish Rebellion) - Bb Clarinet 2
7. Celtic Air and March (Songs of Irish Rebellion) - Bb Bass Clarinet
8. Celtic Air and March (Songs of Irish Rebellion) - Eb Alto Saxophone
9. Celtic Air and March (Songs of Irish Rebellion) - Bb Tenor Saxophone
10. Celtic Air and March (Songs of Irish Rebellion) - Eb Baritone Saxophone
11. Celtic Air and March (Songs of Irish Rebellion) - Bb Trumpet 1
12. Celtic Air and March (Songs of Irish Rebellion) - Bb Trumpet 2
13. Celtic Air and March (Songs of Irish Rebellion) - F Horn
14. Celtic Air and March (Songs of Irish Rebellion) - Trombone/Baritone B.C.
15. Celtic Air and March (Songs of Irish Rebellion) - Baritone T.C.
16. Celtic Air and March (Songs of Irish Rebellion) - Tuba
17. Celtic Air and March (Songs of Irish Rebellion) - Percussion 1
18. Celtic Air and March (Songs of Irish Rebellion) - Percussion 2
19. Celtic Air and March (Songs of Irish Rebellion) - Percussion 3
20. Celtic Air and March (Songs of Irish Rebellion) - Timpani

This publication presents the most beautiful Irish dances, jig reels, hornpipes, Carolan tunes and folksongs which carry the reader away into the world of Irish music. These arrangements are completed by information on the individual pieces, on the styles and the cultural background. Complementing The Irish Flute Book, including accompanying audio files, is a volume for piano, the keys of which have been adapted to the flute settings. Both volumes are ideal for music lessons and ensemble playing.

ISBN 9781619116252. 8.5 X 11 inches.

While the wooden simple-system flute is traditionally used in playing Irish music, a growing number of folk players have adopted the silver flute as a viable alternative. Here for the first time, The Complete Irish Flute Book presents the silver or Boehm flutist with a method for learning authentic Irish ornamentation! This thorough guide provides detailed fingering charts, exercises, and technical essays for learning to execute ornaments in the in the Irish style. Through a wealth of hornpipes, reels, jigs, set dances, and slow airs and songs. This book focuses not only on musical accuracy, but stylistic authenticity as well. The companion audio download available online contains 26 of the 101 tunes from the book.

Traditional / popular music is full of beautiful, simple songs that are familiar to listen to. They offer us a "postcard" of the part of the world they come from, they make us imagine landscapes, characters, happy or sad situations, they speak to us of love and nature. This flute duets collection of 16 easy melodies (vol.1) offers simple ideas for ensemble music, the transpositions in 4 tones (up to 2 alterations) are useful for exploring the instrument in its different ranges.
Have fun creating a medley for your recital, in the sequence, key and speed you prefer, the combinations are countless!

VOLUME 1 contents: Amazing Grace, The Banks of the Don,Cockles and Mussels, Drink to Me Only with Thine Eyes, El Testament d'Amèlia, Frère Jacques, Happy Birthday!, The House of rising sun,Londonderry Air, Mexican Hat Dance,Old MacDonald, Sakura Sakura, Simple Gifts, Spanish Romance, Turkey in the Straw,The Wayfaring Stranger.

After the success of the first volume, Irish folk music expert Patrick Steinbach presents a further 70 traditional Irish melodies of well-known folk songs and compositions by Turlough O'Carolan. The pieces, including polkas, marches, jigs, and reels, .are suitable for flute, recorder and tin whistle. .The volume .includes explanations on style and traditional ornamentation as well as notes on each melody. .

Each piece has been recorded. The audio files can be downloaded .with a voucher code (in the book).

4 Irish Folksongs arranged by Charles Villiers Stanford and set for flute trio by John Gibson. Charles Stanford arranged many folksongs that he and others collected. This set comes from his "Songs of Erin" (1901) and is set for 3 Flutes. The tunes are : Trottin' to the Fair, At the Brink of the White Rock, Lost Light of My Eyes, and Leatherbags Donnell.