SKU: A0.1279446

This is one of the most well-known of all British folksongs and refers to real historical events. It has been used in film and television programs and known to almost everyone in Britain. Skye (also known as “The Isle of Skye�) is the largest island of the Inner Hebrides. With an area of about 640 square miles, the island is about sixty miles long and lies close to the Scottish mainland.  

The boat in the song (“Speed bonny boat�) refers to a small sailing ship that in 1746 “carried the lad who was born to be king� to the Isle of Skye. The lad in question was Prince Charles Edward Stuart known affectionately as “Bonnie Prince Charlie.� The song also refers to the Battle of Culloden of April 1746, the last ever battle on British soil, fought between the British Army and the army of Bonnie Prince Charlie.  

In June 1746 and disguised as a maid-servant, Charles was secretly transported from the Hebridean island of Benbecula to the more southerly Isle of Skye. This is the event to which the song refers. 

The Skye Boat Song has its roots in a traditional Gaelic melody. The lyrics in this arrangement are the familiar ones written in the 1870s by Sir Harold Edwin Boulton. This is an easy arrangement, with all vocal parts well within range and difficult leaps avoided. There are no divisi sections. The keyboard part also avoids technical hurdles. Your singers will surely enjoy this joyful melody, with its contrasting verse and attractive counter-melodies. It would be ideal for choirs in which lower male voices are few in number.

Vocal ranges are Soprano: D4 – D5; Alto: A3 (only once) – B4; Baritone: G2 (only once, with 8ve option) – D3.

SKU: A0.1278368

Commissioned for the sesquicentennial celebration at First Presbyterian Church of Roseburg, Psalm 100 is a rousing anthem for any occasion that is accessible for most mixed choirs. Handbell parts are included with score. Psalm 100 is also available in SATB voicing. To peruse more music by Jason Heald, visit www.jasonheald.com .

SKU: A0.1349287

This jazz number is perfect for developing choirs that want to tap into Jazz singing and repertoire.