Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 2.5

SKU: BT.GOB-000776-140

Arranged by Menno Haantjes. Score Only. Gobelin Music Publications #GOB 000776-140. Published by Gobelin Music Publications (BT.GOB-000776-140).

Whereas ‘Auld Lang Syne’ may be considered the best-known Scottish song ever, yet at the same time it is an obscure one, for there are but few people who know the complete text by heart.
After the familiar ‘Should auld acquaintance be forgot .....‘ many people take their refuge to lyrics like ‘rum tee dum ta dee ..... lah, lah, lah ........... for auld lang syne’.
Even in Scotland only a handful of persons know the entire text and are able to give a correct rendering of it.
The current lyrics have been attributed to the Scottish poet Robert Burns. Burns, however, he did not write the whole poem : after he had heard an old man sing the centuries-old Scotchballad, he wrote it down and added a number of stanzas (1788).
Historical research teaches us that the ballad served many purposes, both political and religious.
Nowadays, ‘Auld Lang Syne’ is sung as a Christmas Carol and it is also sung on New Year’s Eve at the turning of the year. Apart from that, though, the song is also sung on many other occasions sometimes with different lyrics, which usually have Love, Friendship and/or Parting as their themes, as these go well with the fascinating melody.

In this arrangement a low-sounding solo instrument is central. The harmonization in the accompaniment fits in perfectly with the sentiments this song will evoke.

Should auld acquaintance be forgot
And never brought to mind?
Should auld acquintance be forgot.
And days of auld lang syne?
For auld lang syne, my dear,
For auld lang syne,
We’ll take a cup of kindness yet,
For auld lang syne.

Misschien wel het meest bekende Schotse lied, maar tegelijkertijd ook het minst bekende, er zijn er maar weinig mensen die de tekst mee kunnen zingen.
Na het bekende ‘Should auld acquaintaintance be forgot and .....‘ vervallenvelen in ‘rum tee dum ta dee ..... lah, lah, lah ........... for auld lang syne’.
Zelfs in Schotland is maar een enkeling in staat de tekst correct weer te geven.
De huidige versie wordt toegeschreven aan de Schotse dichterRobert Burns. Burns heeft echter niet de hele tekst gemaakt.
Toen hij de eeuwen oude Schotse ballade door een oude man hoorde zingen, heeft hij enkele verzen toegevoegd (1788).
Historisch onderzoek leert dat de ballade voorveel doeleinden gebruikt werd, voor politieke als ook religieuze doelen.
Tegenwoordig wordt ‘Auld Lang Syne’ gebruikt als Christmas Carol en wordt het gezongen tijdens de jaarwisseling op oudejaarsavond.Het lied, soms meteen andere tekst, wordt echter op veel meer plaatsen gebruikt.
Liefde, Vriendschap en Afscheid zijn dan meestal de sentimenten die gecombineerd worden met de meeslepende melodie.

In dit arrangement staat een ‘laag’ solo-instrumentcentraal.
De harmonisatie in de begeleiding sluit naadloos aan bij deze gevoelens die dit lied oproepen.

Should auld acquaintance be forgot
And never brought to mind?
Should auld acquintance beforgot
And days of auld lang syne?
For auld lang syne, my dear,
For auld lang syne,
We’ll take a cup of kindness yet,
For auld lang syne.

Grade 3

SKU: CL.012-5039-00

Arranged by P. Clark. Concert Band. Score and set of parts. Composed 2023. Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications #012-5039-00. Published by Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications (CL.012-5039-00).

Perhaps the oldest song of friendship, Robert Burns wrote the words to Auld Lang Syne in 1788 and set them to music using the melody of a previously existing Scottish folk song. This tune was later changed to the version most often heard today. Both melodies are presented here in this masterful Paul Clark arrangement that musically evokes warm memories of the past, and a positive feeling of friendship and hope for the future. Opportunities for musicality and expressive playing make it appropriate for bands of a wide range of experience. Auld Lang Syne is the perfect closing selection for your Holiday, or any, concert!

(English - Pack Up Your Troubles / My Bonnie Is Over The Ocean / Auld Lang Syne / Bonnie's Medley). By J. van Beekum. For Concert Band. Worldly Songs. Grade 3. Score

Grade 3

SKU: CL.012-5000-01

March. Composed by King. Arranged by Glover. Concert Band. Extra full score. Composed 2023. Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications #012-5000-01. Published by Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications (CL.012-5000-01).

Karl King composed his Auld Lang Syne March using the oldest song of friendship as the basis for the trio, but cleverly interweaves various Scottish folk tunes in this beautifully crafted march. Perfect for a variety of performance situations, this march has a special stately quality to it which will impress audiences and challenge performers. This Karl L. King Centennial edition includes extensive historical background information, program notes, performance suggestions, and much more.

Performed by Mannheim Steamroller. Arranged by Chip Davis, Robert Longfield. Mannheim Steamroller Concert Band. Size 9x12 inches. Published by Hal Leonard.

Concert Band; Jazz Ensemble Bass Clef Instruments - Grade 2.5

SKU: FJ.HX103BC

Arranged by Ryan Fraley. 5 or More; Collections; Jazz Ensemble (Combo); Method/Instruction; Solo Small Ensembles. HXmusic. Contents include: Up On the Housetop, Good King Wenceslas, Jingle Bells, Deck the Halls, The Holly and the Ivy, Auld Lang Syne. Christmas. Book. The FJH Music Company Inc #98-HX103BC. Published by The FJH Music Company Inc (FJ.HX103BC).

ISBN 9781546968450. UPC: 704438463443. English.

A collection of six Christmas and holiday charts for small jazz groups at grade 2.5. All charts are scored in three-part writing, with flexible instrumentation provided by all three parts in each wind book. Solo sections are provided with changes, and also a mini-clinic with a break down of the spelled-out chord progression and a scale etude for each tune. Twelve transcribed solos match the recordings note-for-note, and twelve suggested solos give younger players a starting point with themes taken from the recorded solos. 54 downloadable play-along tracks provide every instrument a chance to sit in with the recorded band. Contents include: Up On the Housetop, Good King Wenceslas, Jingle Bells, Deck the Halls, The Holly and the Ivy, Auld Lang Syne.

Concert Band; Jazz Ensemble Bass Guitar; Bass - Grade 2.5

SKU: FJ.HX103BS

Arranged by Ryan Fraley. 5 or More; Collections; Jazz Ensemble (Combo); Method/Instruction; Solo Small Ensembles. HXmusic. Contents include: Up On the Housetop, Good King Wenceslas, Jingle Bells, Deck the Halls, The Holly and the Ivy, Auld Lang Syne. Christmas. Book. The FJH Music Company Inc #98-HX103BS. Published by The FJH Music Company Inc (FJ.HX103BS).

ISBN 9781547106516. UPC: 704438463474. English.

A collection of six Christmas and holiday charts for small jazz groups at grade 2.5. All charts are scored in three-part writing, with flexible instrumentation provided by all three parts in each wind book. Solo sections are provided with changes, and also a mini-clinic with a break down of the spelled-out chord progression and a scale etude for each tune. Twelve transcribed solos match the recordings note-for-note, and twelve suggested solos give younger players a starting point with themes taken from the recorded solos. 54 downloadable play-along tracks provide every instrument a chance to sit in with the recorded band. Contents include: Up On the Housetop, Good King Wenceslas, Jingle Bells, Deck the Halls, The Holly and the Ivy, Auld Lang Syne.

Concert Band

SKU: AP.12-0571572391

Composed by Frank Bridge. Concert Band; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Faber Edition. Score. Faber Music #12-0571572391. Published by Faber Music (AP.12-0571572391).

ISBN 9780571572397. English.

Frank Bridge (1879--1941) was one of the leading English composers of his time. In October 1922, he adapted his popular string quartet Sir Roger de Coverley for full symphony orchestra and Sir Henry Wood agreed, at the last minute, to include it in the last night of the Queen's Hall Promenade Concerts at the end of that month. This elaborate and colourful orchestral version has never been widely performed, but has now been brilliantly transcribed by Alastair Wheeler to provide a miniature dance poem for grade 5 level concert band. Bridge's lively treatment of one of England's most famous traditional dance melodies will make a fitting end to any concert, with the strains of Auld Lang Syne introduced by Bridge as a nod towards Sir Roger de Coverley's traditional function as the final dance of a Christmas Ball, as it was in Old Mr. Fezziwig's party in Dickens' A Christmas Carol.

(Concert Band). By Traditional. Arranged by Menno Haantjes. Concert Band. Concert Band series. Solo. Grade 2.5. Score and parts. Duration 3:00

Concert band - Grade 3

SKU: DH.DP2803-SC

Composed by Larry Daehn. Score. Published by Daehn Publications (DH.DP2803-SC).

A jaunty little Scottish tune travels through several artful variations to be joined with Auld Lang Syne (there's an optional vocal part) for the finale. Commissioned for the retirement concert for John Thomson, New Trier, IL. Fine for concert and festival, or for a dedication or farewell ceremony.

Grade 3

SKU: CL.WBM-4868-01

March. Composed by John Philip Sousa. Arranged by Brion. Concert Band. Extra full score. Composed 2020. Willow Blossom Music #WBM-4868-01. Published by Willow Blossom Music (CL.WBM-4868-01).

This rousing Sousa march from the March King’s late career is available for the first time in an authentic concert-sized edition, meticulously edited by Sousa expert Keith Brion. Complete with extensive performance information, full score, and modern instrumentation, this march gem features a stirring treatment of Auld Lang Syne in the trio. Perfect for any performance situation, and ideally suited for adult community bands, this march will live on for generations to come. Exceptional!