Maid on the Shore, The

SKU: SU.80300142

This new setting of a Newfoundland folk song text relates the tale of a young woman, abducted by sailors, who outwits and escapes them, and steals their gold. It begins and ends with bagpipe-like choral drones. Singers will enjoy the different accompaniment figures as the modal melody is passed from one part to another. Finalist in the Diva Complex 1996 Composition contest. SSAA, high bongo, and tambourine. Medium.SSAA, tambourine and high bongo Published by: Treble Clef Music Minimum order quantity: 8 copies.