Two English Dances (O'Reilly)

From Wind Repertory Project
John O'Reilly

Arranged by John O'Reilly


Subtitle: (Shepherd's Hey, Country Gardens)


General Info

Year: 1992
Duration: c. 2:35
Difficulty: I (see Ratings for explanation)
Original Medium: Folk songs
Publisher: Alfred Music
Cost: Score and Parts (print) - $47.00; (digital) - $47.00   |   Score Only (print) - $7.00


Instrumentation

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

  • Tambourine
  • Wood Block


Errata

None discovered thus far.


Program Notes

Percy Aldridge Grainger's arrangements of Shepherd's Hey and Country Gardens are legendary in the field of concert band music. With this refreshing edition by John O'Reilly, young bands can now enjoy these delightful English themes while they learn.

- Program Note from publisher


Media


State Ratings

  • Alabama: Class C
  • Florida: I
  • Georgia: II
  • Indiana: ISSMA JUNIOR BAND GROUP III
  • Louisiana: I
  • Maryland: II
  • Massachusetts: II
  • New York: Concert Band I
  • North Carolina: II
  • South Carolina: II
  • Tennessee: III
  • Texas: I. Complete
  • Virginia: III
  • West Virginia: I


Performances

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Works for Winds by This Composer


Resources

  • O'Reilly, J. (1992). Two English Dances [score]. Alfred Publishing Co.: Van Nuys, Calif.
  • Perusal score