Yiddish Lullaby, A "Raisins and Almonds"
Abraham Goldfaden (arr. Sheldon)
General Info
Year: 2012
Duration: c. 3:00
Difficulty: I(see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: Alfred
Cost: Score and Parts - $48.00; Score only - $6.00
Instrumentation
Full Score
Flute
Oboe
B-flat Soprano Clarinet I-II
B-flat Bass Clarinet
E-flat Alto Saxophone I-II
B-flat Tenor Saxophone
E-flat Baritone Saxophone
B-flat Trumpet I-II
Horn in F
Trombone/Baritone/Bassoon
Tuba
Timpani
Percussion, including:
- Bass Drum
- Bells
- Snare Drum
- Suspended Cymbal
Piano
Errata
None discovered thus far.
Program Notes
“Raisins and Almonds” (Rozhinkes mit Mandlen) is a Jewish lullaby by Abraham Goldfaden (1840—1908) that has become so well known that it is now considered a folk song. It is a common lullaby among European Jews (Ashkenazim). Correlated to Sound Innovations for Concert Band, Book 2, Level 2, this lovely arrangement of this beautiful song allows bands to play with expression and color, lending a charming and heartfelt moment to any concert.
-Program note by publisher
Commercial Discography
Media
State Ratings
None discovered thus far.
Performances
To submit a performance please join The Wind Repertory Project
- VanderCook College of Music (Chicago, Ill.) Symphonic Band (Stacey Larson Dolan, conductor) – 21 December 2012 (2012 Midwest Clinic)
Works for Winds by This Composer
None discovered thus far.
Resources
None discovered thus far.