Scottish Legend

Ten works at the late intermediate to advanced level. With composer bio and notes on the music. Includes: Scottish Legend, Op. 54, No. 1; Fire-Flies from Four Sketches, Op. 15, No. 4; From Blackbird Hills, Op. 83; Variations on Balkan Themes, Op. 60; and more.

A Scottish Legend-In Celtic folklore a “selkie” is a mythical creature appearing as a seal in water but taking human form on land. In this striking setting for second-year players the first movement in a lyric and melancholy style portrays the selkie as a baby seal. The second movement depicts a young boy on land and employs a number of characteristics of traditional Scottish folk tunes. This marvelous work provides opportunities for musical and cross-curricular exploration.

This may be John Moss' best contribution to young band literature to date. His use of ancient Scottish folk styles coupled with his unmatched skill for musical drama has resulted in this fabulous new work that will find its wayto many state contest lists. Your band will thoroughly enjoy John's approach and this one deserves a special look.

A chamber ensemble piece that reflects Holt's passion for the visual arts and literature. The Banshee according to legend is less a shape than a mournful screaming that haunts the Irish night and the ScottishHighlands.Beneath the window of the visited house she fortells the death of one of the family.The Banshee was commissioned by Melinda Maxwell and is dedicated to her and Richard Benjafield thepercussionist at the first performance

A selection of folk ballads from England Ireland Scotland and Wales.A ballad is the blending of words the beauty of melody tone rhythm and expression. They reflect the history of a people their legends religion love and work. British ballads are renouned for their verse melodic construction and for the enormous range of expression.1 The Lass of Richmond Hill is a poem by Leonard McNally a barrister about a lass who became his wife in 1787. The music is by James Hook (1746 1827).2 Sally in our Alley. The words are by Henry Carey who also wrote the original music but this was replaced by the tune we now know an English traditionalmelody in 1790.3 Caller Herrin'. The poem is by Lady Nairne (1766 1845). Nathaniel Gow the famous Scottish violinist wrote the music in 1798 as a harpsichord piece combining the traditional Edinburgh fish wives cry Caller Herrin' with the bells of St Andrew's Church Edinburgh.4 Men of Harlech. The music is traditionally Welsh and the ballad probably originated from North Wales where the native princes had ruled the longest.5 David of the White Rock (Dafydd y Garres Wen). Sir Walter Scott (1771-1832) wrote the words to this ballad The Dying Bard. David Owen the Welsh bard of the ballad composed the tune on his death-bed on awakening from a trance in which be believed himself to have heard the tune in heaven.6 Oft in the Stilly Night. The words describe an old man's memories of the smiles the tears of boyhood years. The eyes that shone now dimmed and gone and how oft in the stilly night he remembers other days. The ballad is by the Irish poet Thomas Moore (1779 1852) who set the words to a traditional air.7- The Meeting of the Waters. Written by Thomas Moore music Irish traditional.The Meeting of the Waters is the confluence of the rivers Avonmore and Avonberg in a beautiful valley near Avoca County Wicklow.8 Oh! Charlie is my Darlin'. The

30 favourite pieces selected by teachers. Selected by piano teachers for piano teachers, EPTA Teachers? Choice Piano Collection 2 is a collection of the most popular pieces for Grade 5-8 level students, as voted for by members of the European Piano Teacher?s Association (EPTA). Each piece is introduced with a comment from a teacher, providing first-hand insights, tips and technical advice.