Robert W. Smith has chosen three castles and several colorful characters known for legendary deeds from Irish history and folklore to put to music. The use of tinwhistle, the Irish drum bodran and hints of traditional Irish melodies add ethnic authenticity and fascination to the performance of this work. As we have come to expect from this highly inventive composer, the arena of sounds is expanded at every turn of the page. Musical imagery at its finest! (duration 6:59)

Recorded by the Dropkick Murphys this Irish jig with a rock-and-roll edge has become a popular anthem for professional sports teams--not only in Boston but also in stadiums and arenas across the country. Traditional Irish musicwas never quite likethis!

Britten's Irish Reel was composed in 1936 as title music for a documentary film made by Marion Grierson and Evelyn Spice. Around the Village Green was made for the Travel and Industrial Development Association which explored the changes to rural life in East Anglia after the increased mechanisation of agriculture. In his incidental music Britten incorporated a riotous medley of folk songs and other traditional tunes (including 'Early One Morning' 'The Vocar of Bray' and Sheild's 'The Plough Boy') many of which were suggested to him by the Norfolk-based composer E.J.Moeran.

The traditional American folk and bluegrassífavorite Angelina the Baker is cleverly arranged in an Irish dance style forístrings. Great fiddle style melodies accompanied by drone harmony make it funíto teach and play.

Par BULLA STEPHEN. Playful moods abound in this light-hearted set of holidayvariations based on a traditional Irish carol. Four briefsections portray the colorful “ornaments” of the season. Exciting rhythmic motion, creative and surprising variations, lyrical interludes infused with rich harmonies, and a jovialwaltz-like final section all combine to make a splendid anddistinct offering for your next Christmas concert. Mr. Bulla’sorchestration techniques ensure that your band will soundGREAT!Imaginative! / Niveau : 3 / Musique légère originale / Répertoire / Concert Band

Although this haunting tune has the flavor and sentiment of a traditional Irish folk song it was composed in 1995 by multifaceted artist Pádraigín Ní Uallacháin. Her inspiration for the song was the idea that when we are happy or sad the elements and the natural world are aligned with our feelings. From the wistful lyrics of the song; Down by the river there's a tall willow tree who weeps all night for you and me. This evocative setting for band follows this sentiment through peaks and vallys of sound and emotion. Dur: 3:10

Featuring the heartfelt melody of this traditional Irish folk song Michael uses lush harmonies varieties in texture and carefully paced emotional peaks in this marvelous setting for young players. This version has been carefully adapted forflexible instrumentation.

BandQuest Series Grade 4.5-Smash the Windows is a vigorous piece full of energy and motion. The work is based on a traditional Irish jig with the same name. Robert Xavier Rodríguez calls the piece a “toccata moto perpetuo ” themusic gradually builds from its quiet beginning to a brilliant flourish that with sound effects truly befits the title.

Easy Music for Strings - Grade 2. Par . This iconic traditional Irish medley shines in this accessible arrangement by Larry Moore. Moore's cut-time version begins in G major and modulates to A major for the final section, providing much-needed experience with C-sharps and G-sharps! / Date parution : 2022-12-12/ Répertoire / Ensemble de Cordes

Believe me if all those endearing young charms. Henk Hogestein has created a calm, yet uplifting arrangement of the famous Irish song Believe Me, if all these Endearing Young Charms. The melody displays the very best of Irish tradition with the words coming from a poem by Thomas Moore about love that goes above and beyond physical beauty. Irish Charms will make a wonderful inspirational interlude at any concert. / Niveau : 2.5 / Musique pour célébration / Date parution : 1905-07-01/ Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

Believe me if all those endearing young charms. Henk Hogestein has created a calm, yet uplifting arrangement of the famous Irish song Believe Me, if all these Endearing Young Charms. The melody displays the very best of Irish tradition with the words coming from a poem by Thomas Moore about love that goes above and beyond physical beauty. Irish Charms will make a wonderful inspirational interlude at any concert. / Niveau : 2.5 / Musique pour célébration / Date parution : 1905-07-01/ Répertoire / Fanfare

A thoroughly gripping melody of Irish descent constitutes the basis on which this exceedingly beautiful little piece of music rests. Down by the Salley Gardens is a guaranteed heartbreaker on your next concert. Since the lyrics of this Irish traditional are also supplied with the set a combination of band with solo voice or even choir is a definite possibility. The Arranger: Leafing through a song-book containing traditionals etc. I was immediately struck by this song and its exceptionally beautiful and atmospheric melody. I simply had to do something with it. Een meeslepende traditional van Ierse komaf staat aan de basis van dit wonderschone werkje. Down bythe Salley Gardens belooft een hartenbreker te worden op uw eerstvolgende concert. De tekst van deze Ierse traditional wordt meegeleverd en daarmee is een combinatie met zang ook zeer goed mogelijk. De arrangeur: Bladerend door een liedboek met traditionals enz. was ik meteen getroffen door dit nummer en zijn uitzonderlijk mooie en sfeervolle melodie. Ik moest gewoon iets mee doen.

It is often thought that this melody came from the Victorian era when Irish songs were very popular however this Air was first published in 1813 and has been adapted and arranged by many composers and arrangers over the years. This arrangement as a Flugel Horn solo by Gary Westwood is a new treatment and shows off this tender and wistful love song.

Based on the traditional Hebrew Song \'Shalom Aleichem\'. Par APPERMONT BERT. Cette composition est fondée sur la chanson traditionnelle hébreu Shalom Aleichem, qui a été incorporée à un assortiment de musiques klezmer, balkanique et sud-américaine. Comme son titre l?indique, l?oeuvre contient divers éléments hauts en couleurs, comme des solos spectaculaires, des claquements de mains et des percussions électrisantes./ Répertoire / Orchestre D\'Harmonie