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Danny Boy: Score
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String Orchestra - Digital Download SKU: AX.98-DST6189S Arranged by Erik Morales. S…
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String Orchestra - Digital Download SKU: AX.98-DST6189S Arranged by Erik Morales. Score. 7 pages. Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music #98-DST6189S. Published by Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music (AX.98-DST6189S). UPC: 674398225057.
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Danny Boy: Score
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Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music
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3 Irish Tunes arr. for String Orchestra (Danny Boy, Lark in the Clear Air, Mountains of Mourne)
String Orchestra
String Orchestra - Digital Download SKU: A0.1044627 By David Catherwood. By Irish T…
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String Orchestra - Digital Download SKU: A0.1044627 By David Catherwood. By Irish Traditional. Arranged by David Catherwood. Celtic,Christmas,Irish,Traditional,Wedding. Score and parts. 30 pages. Opus 3 Music #649240. Published by Opus 3 Music (A0.1044627). The download contains arrangements of 3 very popular Irish tunes ('The Londonderry Air' - sometimes known as 'Danny Boy', 'The Lark in the Clear Air' and 'The Mountains of Mourne') All arranged for String Orchestra with optional percussion parts. A full set contains a score for each of the 3 pieces and a set of parts (with permission to copy to suit your own requirements) for the following instruments Ist Violins, 2nd Violins, Violas, (extra cello part, substitute for viola) Cellos, Bass, Percussion (optional).
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David Catherwood
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3 Irish Tunes arr. for String Orchestra
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Opus 3 Music
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SheetMusicPlus
Danny Boy for string orchestra (Contrabass part)
String Orchestra
String Orchestra - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.754235 Composed by Traditiona…
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String Orchestra - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.754235 Composed by Traditional, Frederic Weatherly. Arranged by Nick Raspa. Celtic,Folk,Holiday,Irish. Score and parts. 2 pages. NJR Music #2967001. Published by NJR Music (A0.754235). This is the contrabass part to Danny Boy arranged for String Orchestra.
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Traditional, Frederic Weatherly
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Danny Boy for string orchestra
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NJR Music
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LONDONDERRY AIR (DANNY BOY) early intermediate
String Orchestra
String Orchestra - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.835570 Composed by Irish Air.…
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String Orchestra - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.835570 Composed by Irish Air. Arranged by Vincent Vitale. Contemporary. Score and parts. 10 pages. Vincent Vitale #5310583. Published by Vincent Vitale (A0.835570). LONDONDERRY AIR (DANNY BOY) is an old Irish melody that originated in County Londonderry (also known as County Derry) in Northern Ireland. This beautiful melody is arranged for beginning Intermediate string players and beyond and utilizes many embellished chords giving it a more modern sound. This arrangement will certainly be a crowd favorite. If this composition appeals to you please consider the many others in this string series by typing VINCENT VITALE in the search bar located on the home page. I hope you and your students enjoy performing this piece. As always I thank you very much for your consideration and wish you and your students much musical success.
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Irish Air
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LONDONDERRY AIR
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Vincent Vitale
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Danny Boy for string orchestra (Viola part)
String Orchestra
String Orchestra - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.754237 Composed by Traditiona…
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String Orchestra - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.754237 Composed by Traditional, Frederic Weatherly. Arranged by Nick Raspa. Celtic,Folk,Holiday,Irish. Score and parts. 2 pages. NJR Music #2967005. Published by NJR Music (A0.754237). This is the viola part to Danny Boy arranged for string orchestra.
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Traditional, Frederic Weatherly
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Danny Boy for string orchestra
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NJR Music
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SheetMusicPlus
Danny Boy for string orchestra (Cello part)
String Orchestra
String Orchestra - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.754236 Composed by Traditiona…
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String Orchestra - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.754236 Composed by Traditional, Frederic Weatherly. Arranged by Nick Raspa. Celtic,Folk,Holiday,Irish. Score and parts. 2 pages. NJR Music #2967003. Published by NJR Music (A0.754236). This is the cello part to Danny Boy arranged for string orchestra.
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Traditional, Frederic Weatherly
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Danny Boy for string orchestra
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NJR Music
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Danny Boy
String Orchestra
String Orchestra - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1012094 Arranged by Kyle Conl…
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String Orchestra - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1012094 Arranged by Kyle Conley. Folk. Score and parts. 5 pages. Kyle Conley #3564043. Published by Kyle Conley (A0.1012094). This beautiful arrangement of Danny boy for string Orchestra will be a great fit to the advanced beginning orchestra, or the lower intermediate orchestra. .
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Danny Boy
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Kyle Conley
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SheetMusicPlus
The Londonderry Air (Danny Boy) tune from County Derry - String Orchestra/Quartet
String Orchestra
String Orchestra - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.739536 Composed by Irish Trad…
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String Orchestra - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.739536 Composed by Irish Trad. Arranged by David Catherwood. Holiday,Multicultural,World. Score and parts. 11 pages. Opus 3 Music #6234537. Published by Opus 3 Music (A0.739536). The world famous Irish tune in an arrangement for String Orchestra/quartet with optional percussion. The arrangement is in the string friendly key of D major!A full set contains a score and a set of parts (with permission to copy to suit your own requirements) for the following instruments:Part 1 Violin 1Part 2 Violin 2Part 3 in alto clef ViolaPart 3 in bass clef (extra cello)Part 4 Cello, Double BassPercussion (Optional)
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String Orchestra
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Irish Trad
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The Londonderry Air
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Opus 3 Music
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SheetMusicPlus
Londonderry Air (Danny Boy)
String Orchestra
String Orchestra - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.759565 Composed by Traditiona…
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String Orchestra - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.759565 Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Mark Lansom. Celtic,Contemporary,Holiday,Patriotic,Wedding. Score and parts. 8 pages. Mark Lansom #4305785. Published by Mark Lansom (A0.759565). A sensitive string orchestra arrangement of the famous Irish folk melody. Where the cello part divides high an optional third violin part has been added for safety. Your string orchestra of any age or level will enjoy. Score and parts.
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12.74 €
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String Orchestra
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Traditional
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Londonderry Air
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Mark Lansom
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SheetMusicPlus
Danny Boy (Londonderry Air) for String Orchestra
String Orchestra
String Orchestra - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1237240 Composed by Bryce Rus…
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String Orchestra - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1237240 Composed by Bryce Russell and Traditional. Arranged by Bryce Russell. Celtic,Folk,Irish,Multicultural,Traditional,World. Score and Parts. 13 pages. Russell Music #832761. Published by Russell Music (A0.1237240). Includes conductor score and all parts This classic Irish folk melody has been arranged for string orchestra. Ideal for St. Patrick's Day or any other Irish event! This heartfelt arrangement will be appreciated by all audiences everywhere.For more information about the arranger visit:Russell Music Composer.comRussell Music provides original compositions and great arrangements of classical, folk, popular, film, TV, and video game music.
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Bryce Russell and Traditional
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Danny Boy
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Russell Music
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O Danny Boy (Londonderry Air)
String Orchestra
String Orchestra - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1161420 Composed by Tradition…
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String Orchestra - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1161420 Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Gary Wolk. Celtic,Folk,Irish,Traditional. Score and parts. 6 pages. Gary Wolk Music #761774. Published by Gary Wolk Music (A0.1161420). An in strumental arrangement of classic Irish song for string quartet. Ideal song for St Patrick's Day program or celebration. Slow and beautiful.
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Traditional
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O Danny Boy
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Gary Wolk Music
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SheetMusicPlus
Danny Boy
String Orchestra
String Orchestra - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1103233 Composed by Tradition…
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String Orchestra - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1103233 Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Dana Graybeal. Celtic,Film/TV,Folk,Irish,Romantic Period,Traditional. Score and parts. 10 pages. Dana Graybeal #706516. Published by Dana Graybeal (A0.1103233). A very lush arrangement of the traditional melody beginning with the violas. Perfect for educational or community performances. Grade 3.
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Traditional
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Danny Boy
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Dana Graybeal
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SheetMusicPlus
Danny Boy
String Orchestra
String Orchestra - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.715836 Composed by Traditiona…
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String Orchestra - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.715836 Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Lena Seeger. Folk,Multicultural,Wedding,World. Score and parts. 22 pages. Lena A Seeger #1885811. Published by Lena A Seeger (A0.715836). Traditional Irish Ballad, arranged for string orchestra. Four copies of each part.
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Traditional
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Danny Boy
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Lena A Seeger
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SheetMusicPlus
Londonderry Air (Danny Boy) - string octet / string ensemble
String Orchestra
String Orchestra - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.563233 Composed by Traditiona…
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String Orchestra - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.563233 Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Austin Ralphson. Concert,Film/TV,Folk,Standards. Score and parts. 14 pages. Austin Ralphson #3502633. Published by Austin Ralphson (A0.563233). This is a very special arrangement of The Londonderry Air, which was done in tribute to the film Brassed Off. It is for eight string players and sounds great when played well. Parts are provided for 4 violins, 2 violas, 1 'cello and 1 bass. They are all independent parts, but can obviously be doubled as well.Complete string catalogue arr. Austin Ralphson is here (copy and paste to new tab):www.ralphsonstrings.com
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Traditional
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Londonderry Air
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Austin Ralphson
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SheetMusicPlus
Danny Boy
String Orchestra
String Orchestra - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.680793 Composed by Traditiona…
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String Orchestra - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.680793 Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Gert Th. Walter. Country,Folk,Latin. Score and parts. 11 pages. Gert Th. Walter #4758507. Published by Gert Th. Walter (A0.680793). Very easy arrangement, but not only for pupil and beginners.
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Traditional
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Danny Boy
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Gert Th. Walter
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SheetMusicPlus
Londonderry Air (Danny Boy) - cello octet / cello ensemble
String Orchestra
String Orchestra - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.563234 Composed by Traditiona…
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String Orchestra - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.563234 Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Austin Ralphson. Concert,Film/TV,Folk,Standards. Score and parts. 14 pages. Austin Ralphson #3502635. Published by Austin Ralphson (A0.563234). This is a very special arrangement of The Londonderry Air, which was done in tribute to the film Brassed Off. It is for eight 'cellists and sounds great when played well. Complete string catalogue arr. Austin Ralphson is here (copy and paste to new tab):www.ralphsonstrings.com
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Traditional
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Londonderry Air
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Austin Ralphson
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SheetMusicPlus
Irish Tune from County Derry: Score
String Orchestra
String Orchestra - Digital Download SKU: AX.00-PR-0005279 Score. Composed by…
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String Orchestra - Digital Download SKU: AX.00-PR-0005279 Score. Composed by Percy Aldridge Grainger. Arranged by Douglas E. Wagner. Instructional. Score. 8 pages. Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music #00-PR-0005279. Published by Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music (AX.00-PR-0005279). UPC: 654979091332.Irish Tune from County Derry is a Grainger classic that has long been a staple in the wind literature. Rich with lush textures and closely knit harmonies, this tune, sometimes know as Danny Boy or Londonderry Aire, is certain to touch the hearts of all. (3:31).
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Percy Aldridge Grainger
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Irish Tune from County Derry: Score
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Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music
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SheetMusicPlus
An Irish Journey: Score
String Orchestra
String Orchestra - Digital Download SKU: AX.00-PR-0005589 Score. Arranged by…
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String Orchestra - Digital Download SKU: AX.00-PR-0005589 Score. Arranged by Jerry Brubaker. Folk; Traditional. Score. 16 pages. Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music #00-PR-0005589. Published by Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music (AX.00-PR-0005589). UPC: 038081521152.Take a trip to the Emerald Isle in this very accessible medley featuring Danny Boy and Irish Washerwoman. Beginning with the much-loved ballad and concluding with the high-spirited jig, this piece makes a great concert closer. This title is available in SmartMusic.Closer.
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Traditional
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An Irish Journey: Score
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Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music
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Anonymous: Danny Boy - string orchestra (full score)
String Orchestra
Instantly printable sheet music by Anonymous for string orchestra (full score) of EASY/MED…
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Instantly printable sheet music by Anonymous for string orchestra (full score) of EASY/MEDIUM skill level. / folk,irish,traditional,celtic,concert,children,a cappella,standards,festival,instructional,lawson gould choral,secular choral,choral
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String Orchestra
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Anonymous
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Virtualsheetmusic
Irish National Anthem (Unofficial) for String Orchestra
String Orchestra
String Orchestra - Intermediate - Digital Download Composed by trad. Arranged by Ke…
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String Orchestra - Intermediate - Digital Download Composed by trad. Arranged by Keith Terrett. 20th Century, European, Patriotic. Score, Set of Parts. 10 pages. Published by Music for all Occasions
Londonderry Air arranged for String Orchestra.<br> <br> A big band version of the song is used as the theme for The Danny Thomas Show (a.k.a. Make Room For Daddy).<br> <br> "Danny Boy" was used to represent Northern Ireland at the start of the London 2012 Olympics opening ceremony, sung by a choir of children on the Giant’s Causeway.<br> <br> On November 25, 2014, the Vancouver Canucks used the song in honor of the recently deceased Pat Quinn, who played and worked in many executive capacities for the team.<br> <br> There are various theories as to the true meaning of "Danny Boy". Some listeners have interpreted the song to be a message from a parent to a son going off to war or leaving as part of the Irish diaspora.<br> <br> The 1918 version of the sheet music included alternative lyrics ("Eily Dear"), with the instructions that "when sung by a man, the words in italic should be used; the song then becomes "Eily Dear", so that "Danny Boy" is only to be sung by a lady". In spite of this, it is unclear whether this was Weatherly’s intent.<br> <br> Why the name Londonderry Air? Londonderry and Derry refer to the same place, a city in the north of Ireland, and also to the surrounding county. Supposedly the city of Derry was founded by St. Colmcille, although archaeological evidence shows that people were living there thousands of years earlier. There is an excellent museum in the city, which is worth a visit if you want to find out more. The name of the city was actually "Doire", corrupted to "Derry" by people who can’t pronounce Irish. It thought to derive from an Irish root meaning "oak tree".<br> <br> Moving quickly along in history, about a millenium later the government of England was having a difficult time colonizing Ireland because of the fierce and warlike clans living there, especially in the north of the country, Ulster. The monarchs of England, almost all of whom were notorious cheapskates, were continually looking about for ingenious ways to conquer places without actually having to put up the money themselves, or run the risk of unpopularity if they lost. In the case of Ireland, some of these schemes of the "Brish gummit" (as it is termed nowadays in Ulster) are still producing unfortunate long-term consequences.<br> <br> In 1608, King James I gave the city of Derry to the City of London corporation. I guess the deal could be summed up by saying that if the City of London could figure out a way to chase all the inhabitants out of Derry, they would be allowed to keep the loot, minus a percentage for the King of course. If they lost, well too bad. In celebration of this historic agreement, the name of Derry was officially changed to Londonderry. (For further information, check out the Northern Ireland Tourist Board’s History of Derry.)<br> <br> The linguistic outcome of all this today is that, if you think that King James’s deal with the City of London was a good idea, you call both the city and county "Londonderry". If you do, you are probably a supporter of the Unionist movement that seeks to keep Ulster a part of the United Kingdom. If you think it was a bad idea, you call both "Derry", and you are probably a supporter of the Irish Nationalist cause. Or you might just be someone who thinks it’s confusing for kings to be going around changing the names of places all the time for no good reason.<br> <br> You can find plenty of discussion about the political side of the question elsewhere, but here let’s look at the musical side. We have an air, collected in county Derry/Londonderry, and it doesn’t have a title. What do we call it?<br> <br> If you were a proper Victorian, there’s no way you were going to call it the Londonderry Air, much less the Derry Air, because of the improper sentiments that these titles might suggest. My parents tell me that in their youth in Australia, it was usually called the Air from County Derry. (This would, I suppose, support Winston Churchill’s theory that Australia was inhabited by "convicts and Irishmen".)<br> <br> My mother also sends the following information, referring to an arrangement of the tune by the Australian composer Percy Grainger:<br> <br> Just another note about Danny Boy, that I grew up in Australia believing to be the Air from County Derry. We were looking through some LP’s last night (back to vinyl yet!) and found a Mercury Wing Classical Favorites stereo LP SRW18060, COUNTRY GARDENS and other favorites by Percy Grainger {played by} Eastman-Rochester Pops, Frederick Fennell, conducting. The cover notes included the following: "Irish Tune from County Derry was harmonised in memory of Irish childhood friends in Australia." Considered by many to be Grainger’s masterpiece of harmonization, the tune was collected many years ago by Miss Jane Ross of New Town, Limavady, Ireland. Grainger has set it for many instrumental combinations. So there’s another variant on the name for it. It doesn’t say who wrote the notes, but the bits in quotes for each of the works on the record are Grainger’s original comments.<br> <br> The references to Londonderry Air that I’ve seen don’t go back any earlier than the late 1930s. For example, the Glenn Miller Orchestra recorded Danny Boy (Londonderry Air) in February 1940. Bing Crosby’s version was recorded in July 1941 (reference). (So many different things I could check up on!) Londonderry was an important American naval base during WWII, but the US hadn’t come into the war in 1940.<br> <br> Need an anthem fast? They are ALL in my store! 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