Hugh M. Stuart: Three Ayres from Gloucester: Concert Band: Score

This playable yet musically rewarding three-movement suite was composed by Hugh M. Stuart in 1969 and continues to be a popular work for contest and festivals. Skillfully adapted here for flexible instrumentation the music captures the early English folksong style with moods and dances of the common folk. Dur: 5:00.

Quite playable yet exceptionally rewarding this easy three-movement suite is written in early English folksong style and effectively captures the mood of common folk living in the shadows of medieval castles. Includes: TheJolly Earl of Cholmondeley Ayre for Eventide and The Fiefs of Wembley. Dur: 5:00 (Grade 3)