SKU: A0.964603

This original setting of the beloved traditional Irish tune, The Last Rose of Summer, features many soloists throughout the orchestra. The woodwinds present the melody first, followed by a strong verse in the brass. A string quartet follows, bringing a nostalgia and sadness that swells into the full string section.  

This gorgeous arrangement will leave every audience in tears and gives the orchestra a chance to shine without any strain or complications.  

Simple enough to be played by a youth orchestra or amateur orchestra, this piece is also musically rich enough to be thoroughly enjoyed by any professional orchestra. The Last Rose of Summer fits beautifully into any type of program, whether as an encore on a Subscription Series or as a feature on a Pops program. And of course any program featuring Celtic music should take the opportunity to include this piece!

Duration: 4 minutes
Difficulty: Intermediate through advanced

Instrumentation:  2.2(1.EH).2.2 - 4.2.3.1 - T+3 - Hp - Strings

2 flutes

Oboe

English Horn

2 Clarinets in Bb

4 Horns in F

2 Trumpets in C and Bb

3 Trombones (2 tenor, 1 bass)

Tuba

Timpani

3 Percussion

Harp

Strings