SKU: MB.30963
ISBN 9781513468204. 8.75x11.75 inches.
This exceptional collection of 41 truly beautiful airs and ballads from the British Isles offers both well-known tunes by the prolific blind Irish harpist, Turlough Oâ??Carolan and rarely heard melodies by anonymous composers; all have stood the test of time. Arranged for soprano or tenor recorder, these include Oâ??Carolanâ??s classically influenced â??Lord Inchiquinâ? and â??Eleanor Plunkettâ? as well as â??O Gentle Doveâ? and â??Cuckoo Dearâ?â?? both examples of the strong tradition of song in Wales. Among other tunes, the haunting modal melodies of â??The Dark Slender Boyâ? and â??Enchanted Valleyâ? express the melancholic heart and soul of the British Isles.A few of these songs have taken on a life of their own in modern times. â??Bonny at Mornâ?, a popular traditional tune of northern England and Scotland, was arranged for soprano voice and harp by the 20th century British composer, Benjamin Britten. â??The Skye Boat Songâ? originally recounted Bonnie Prince Charles Edward Stuartâ??s journey to the Isle of Skye after his defeat at the historic Battle of Culloden. Later, the song evolved into a lilting lullaby and was more recently used as the theme song for the popular Outlander television series.Departing slightly from recorder notation practice, author Marcia Diehl has judiciously arranged these melodies complete with spare slur markings to aid the amateur player in authentically and musically rendering these tunes.
SKU: HL.44006652
ISBN 9780230009080. UPC: 884088135416. 9.0x12.0x0.129 inches. English-German-French-Dutch. Arr. Andrew Watkin Book/CD Packs.
These book/CD packs contain 22 folksongs from all over the world, including: Alouette * Dielito Lindo * Kalinka * Kumbayah * Mexican Hat Dance * De saturre su forti * Skye Boat Song * and more. The CD includes piano accompaniments as well as full performances of each tune.
SKU: CY.CC2144
The Skye Boat Song, among the most popular of all Scottish folk tunes, deals with the flight of Bonnie Prince Charlie (Charles Edward Stewart) from Scotland to the Isle of Skye in 1746, after having been defeated on Culloden Moor by the English Army of King George II. The present setting, for either Tenor or Bass Trombone and Piano, is mostly lyrical and passes through a series of episodes that evoke watery images in various ways. A stormy episode which superimposes a more martial tune (relying heavily on the familiar scotch snappy rhythm) against a variation of the original folk tune leads to brief quotations from Mendelssohn's Hebrides overture (the Isle of Skye is part of the group of islands known as the Hebrides) before a short recapitulation of the theme.
SKU: BT.9780713658323
ISBN 9780713658323. English.
A musical merry-go-round of 51 of the best-known and best-loved traditional songs from around the British Isles, including Cockles and mussels, the Skye boat song, Danny Boy, Charlie is my darling, Loch Lomond and manymore ...
The book includes Piano and Guitar accompaniments and playalong percussion ideas, as well as historical notes and useful background information to enrich the learning experience.
SKU: AP.49104
ISBN 9781470646189. UPC: 038081564548. English.
Folk Song Celebration features an original British style march, Celebration March, and two revered folk songs, The Skye Boat Song and Tarantella Napoletana. This masterfully scored piece will transport your audience on an exciting musical journey. Many teaching opportunities are presented including meter changes, divisi, and shifting styles. Celebration March has the traditional sound of a British march, The Skye Boat Song, is beautifully scored and emotional, and the rousing Tarantella Napoletana will have your audience smiling and clapping along! (3:35) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
SKU: AP.49104S
ISBN 9781470646196. UPC: 038081564555. English.
Folk Song Celebration features an original British style march, Celebration March, and two revered folk songs, The Skye Boat Song and Tarantella Napoletana. This masterfully scored piece will transport your audience on an exciting musical journey. Many teaching opportunities are presented including meter changes, divisi, and shifting styles. Celebration March has the traditional sound of a British march, The Skye Boat Song, is beautifully scored and emotional, and the rousing Tarantella Napoletana will have your audience smiling and clapping along! (3:35) This title available in MakeMusic Cloud.
SKU: HL.239841
ISBN 9781780382531.
This collection of 50 popular tunes has been carefully arranged and graded to provide attractive repertoire for young violinists. The familiarity of the material will stimulate pupils' enthusiasm and encourage theirpractice.The technical demands of the solo part increase progressively up to the standard of Associated Board Grade 3. The piano accompaniments are simple yet effective and should be within the range of most pianists.
SKU: XC.HSO2003FS
UPC: 812598034264. 9 x 12 inches.
History says Bonnie Prince Charlie escaped by boat to Scotland’s Skye island after the defeat of the Jacobite uprising at the infamous battle of Culloden. Composer Michael J. Miller’s Isle of Skye, a setting of The Skye Boat Song, recalls the strength and honor of Scottish highland culture. Lush scoring, warm harmonies, and tuneful melodies abound, making this a perfect lyrical selection for your next concert!
SKU: XC.HSO2003
UPC: 812598034257. 9 x 12 inches.
