Air from County Derry

From Wind Repertory Project
Joseph Kreines

Traditional tune arranged by Joseph Kreines


General Info

Year: 2001
Duration: c. 3:20
Difficulty: III (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: Boosey & Hawkes
Cost: Score and Parts - $65.00   |   Score Only - $9.95


Instrumentation

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

  • Bells
  • Suspended Cymbal


Errata

None discovered thus far.


Program Notes

This striking orchestration of the Northern Irish melody that underlies the song Danny Boy offers intermediate and advanced concert bands an opportunity to explore the tune's soaring beauty through broad and colourful phrasing, rich harmonic motion and subtly shaded counterlines. The exquisite melody is passed around to each section, creating a true ensemble work.

-Program Note from publisher


Dedicated to the students of Andrew Jackson Middle School Band, Titusville, Florida, James Matthews, director.

-Program Note form score


Media


State Ratings

  • Florida: III
  • Georgia: II
  • Maryland: II
  • Tennessee: II


Performances

To submit a performance please join The Wind Repertory Project


Resources

  • Kreines, J.; Kirchoff, C. (2001). Air from County Derry [score]. Boosey & Hawkes: New York.