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Suite on Celtic Folk Songs[Reduced Instrumentation]

Suite on Celtic Folk Songs[Reduced Instrumentation]

  • Composer: Traditional Melody
  • Arranger: Tatebe, Tomohiro
  • Grade: 4
  • Duration: 7:45
  • Genre: Concert Band
  • Publisher: Brain Music
  • Item No: ZOMS-A130S
  • Inventory status: In stock


$100.00
Printed set (Score & Parts)

I. March
II. Air
III. Reel

Piccolo
Flute 1
Flute 2
Oboe (optional)
Bassoon (optional)
Bb Clarinet 1 (div.)
Bb Clarinet 2 (div.)
Bb Clarinet 3 (div.)
Bb Bass Clarinet
Eb Alto Saxophone 1
Eb Alto Saxophone 2
Bb Tenor Saxophone
Eb Baritone Saxophone

Bb Trumpet 1
Bb Trumpet 2/3
F Horn 1/2
Trombone 1/2
Trombone 3
Euphonium
Tuba
String Bass (optional)

Harp (optional)

Timpani
[Percussion 1] Glockenspiel, Vibraphone
[Percussion 2] Castanets, Snare Drum, Suspended Cymbal, Vibraphone
[Percussion 3] Field Drum, Finger Cymbals
[Percussion 4] Bass Tom (or Small Bass Drum), Suspended Cymbal, 2 Bass Tom-tom, Floor Tom (or Small Bass Drum)
[Percussion 5 (optional)] Suspended Cymbal, Tam-tam

This suite for wind band consists of three Old Irish melodies: "March" is a traditional Irish march of slower 6/8 beat. Led by a characteristically accented drum, the drone effect of a Uilleann bagpipe rings through for an air of courage. Next is a beautiful and nostalgic theme titled "Yellow Village Gate" in Gaelic, the first language of Ireland. Here, a solo piccolo presents the image of a simple fife. "Reel" is a typical Irish dance of very quick tempo. Maintaining the pace from beginning to end, intensified motion combining duple and 6/8 meter drives through to the coda's bold conclusion.

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