Britten wrote Irish Reel in 1936 as the title music for a documentary film entitled Around the Village Green. It is a bravura piece exhibiting all the energy and strong orchestral colours typical of the composer at that time and makes good use of a traditional reel tune with the evocative title The Bottom of the Punch Bowl.Guy Woolfenden's transcription for symphonic wind band skilfully captures…

Irish Folk Tunes Accordion is a collection of 30 arrangements of traditional tunes including a range of styles such as Reels, Hornpipes, Jigs and more.Accordionist Gemma Telfer provides notes on all of the tunes, as well as general notes on interpretation. The volume is also accompanied by a CD with a recording of all tunes performed by Gemma. German and French translations of all texts are availa…

Par FORBES JOANNA / L'ESTRANGE A.. An Irish Blessing is a choral setting for upper voices and piano or organ of the traditional Gaelic prayer which begins 'May the road rise to meet you'. Its gentle melody unfolds slowly, beginning in unison and building to a fuller choral texture with a descant in the third verse. The optional flute part adds a folk-like quality and, in addition to the wide dynam…

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.

Britten wrote Irish Reel in 1936 as the title music for a documentary film entitled 'Around the Village Green'. It is a bravura piece exhibiting all the energy and strong orchestral colours typical of the composer at that time and makes good use of a traditional reel tune with the evocative title'The Bottom of the Punch Bowl'.Guy Woolfenden's transcription for symphonic wind band skilfully captu…

A superb collection containing five varied folk tunes set for Viola or Cello with Piano accompaniment. Taken from the vast Petrie collection of Ancient Irish Music these traditional melodies have been freely and imaginatively adapted by Howard Ferguson to form a suite of concert and recital pieces. Part of the ABRSM syllabus.

Discovery Level 2-Here's a jaunty setting of the traditional cumulative Irish folksong that uses spoken phrases body percussion and a few surprises to create a fun and clever concert piece for young singers. Available separately: 3-Part Mixed 2-Part VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:45.

First Lessons Folk Harp is designed for the beginner Harp student who has no prior music training. In this book they will learn to read music notation count rhythm implement important fingering techniques organize practice tune a Harp play common bass patterns and make a decision about which kind of Harp to play.Tips are included to help students get the most out of practicing. The songs serve…

8 Easy To Intermediate Play-Alongs Of Well-Known Pieces From Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Cornwall And Brittany. Par DIVERS AUTEURS (ARR.MARTIN TOURISH). Martin Tourish is an accordionist, composer and musicologist from Co. Donegal, now based in Dublin. Celtic music is in his blood, for his ancestors were noted collectors of dance music manuscripts dating back to the 19th century. With many recording…

8 Easy To Intermediate Play-Alongs Of Well-Known Pieces From Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Cornwall And Brittany. Par DIVERS AUTEURS (ARR.MARTIN TOURISH). Martin Tourish is an accordionist, composer and musicologist from Co. Donegal, now based in Dublin. Celtic music is in his blood, for his ancestors were noted collectors of dance music manuscripts dating back to the 19th century. With many recording…

8 Easy To Intermediate Play-Alongs Of Well-Known Pieces From Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Cornwall And Brittany. Martin Tourish is an accordionist, composer and musicologist from Co. Donegal, now based in Dublin. Celtic music is in his blood, for his ancestors were noted collectors of dance music manuscripts dating back to the 19th century. With many recordings to his credit, he now offers his expert…

Grey Larsen in the 150 Gems collections has given us a most welcome follow-up to his encyclopedic volume The Essential Guide to Irish Flute and Tin Whistle (Mel Bay Publications 2003) and The Essential Tin Whistle Toolbox(Mel Bay Publications 2004).The Gems feature not only meticulously-selected tunes but represent the first major offerings that use Larsen's innovative system of notating Iri…

Experience Celtic Culture with Instruments Singing and More-Bring the traditions and tunes of the enchanted isle right to your classroom with Irish Beat: Experience Celtic Culture With Instruments Singing And More.Sample some of Ireland's rich musical heritage with its lively jigs and reels. Sing and learn to play authentic Celtic instruments and experience the songs and sounds that give Irish …

This book explores Celtic styles for the Mandolin. It is a great addition for musicians looking to begin learning Celtic music or expand their repertoire. Traditional Irish and Scottish music as well as contemporary Celticcompositions are presented. The book includes standard notation and tablature with play-along tracks in the accompanying audio.