Selections from Leroy Anderson's "Irish Suite"

From Wind Repertory Project
Leroy Anderson

Leroy Anderson (arr. Douglas E Wagner)


General Info

Year: 1947 / 2011
Duration: c. 3:30
Difficulty: II (see Ratings for explanation)
Original Medium: Orchestra
Publisher: Alfred Publishing
Cost: Score and Parts (print) - $67.00; (digital) - $65.00   |   Score Only (print) - $10.00


Instrumentation

Full Score
Flute
Oboe
Bassoon
B-flat Soprano Clarinet I-II
B-flat Bass Clarinet
E-flat Alto Saxophone
B-flat Tenor Saxophone
E-flat Baritone Saxophone
B-flat Trumpet I-II
Horn in F
Trombone
Euphonium
Tuba
Timpani
Percussion I-II-III, including:

  • Bass Drum
  • Bells
  • Crash Cymbals
  • Snare Drum
  • Suspended Cymbal
  • Triangle
  • Xylophone


Errata

None discovered thus far.


Program Notes

Known as the dean of American light music, Leroy Anderson created one of the most enduring and endearing works in the repertoire. Drawn from familiar Irish folk tunes, its six movements present a rich musical palette brimming with color and fresh invention. This medley of highlights from the suite draws from thematic material found in each of the movements.

- Program Note from publisher


Media


State Ratings

  • Florida: II
  • Maryland: IV
  • Ohio: OMEA Junior High School Band B


Performances

To submit a performance please join The Wind Repertory Project

  • Eastern Shore Wind Ensemble (Chestertown, Md.) (Charles Thai, conductor) – 17 March 2019
  • Indiana University (Bloomington) Summer Concert Band (Stephen W. Pratt, conductor) – 14 June 2017


Works for Winds by This Composer

Adaptable Music

  • Sleigh Ride (Flex instrumentation) (arr. Fernie) (1948/)
  • Sleigh Ride (Flex instrumentation) (arr. Torskangerpoll) (1948/2020)


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