Three Celtic Dances
General Info
Year: 2008
Duration: c. 7:20
Difficulty: IV (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: FJH Music Company
Cost: Score and Parts - $95.00 | Score Only - $15.00
Movements
1. Reel – 1:27
2. Air – 2:50
3. Jig – 3:00
Instrumentation
Full Score
C Piccolo
Flute I-II
Oboe I-II
Bassoon I-II
B-flat Soprano Clarinet I-II-III
B-flat Bass Clarinet
E-flat Alto Saxophone I-II
B-flat Tenor Saxophone
E-flat Baritone Saxophone
B-flat Trumpet I-II-III (I div. a2)
Horn in F I-II-III-IV
Trombone I-II-III
Euphonium
Tuba
String Bass
Timpani
Percussion I-II-III-IV, including:
- Bass Drum
- Crash Cymbals
- Bells
- Chimes
- Marimba
- Suspended Cymbal
- Tambourine
- Tom-Tom
- Triangle
- Vibraphone
- Xylophone
Errata
None discovered thus far.
Program Notes
Based on three different Scottish dance forms, this work explores a wide variety of Celtic styles using both authentic dance tunes and original material. The first movement, Reel, is in cut time as is typical of all reels. It is based on the tune The Last Pint of Ale, a lively, spirited tune. In this case, the melody itself never changes -- the movement is constantly developed with surrounding material. The second movement, Air, is based on the tune Well May I Behold My Faithful Brown-Hair’d Maid, a slow lyrical tune in 4/4. It presents the melody in two contrasting settings -- the first in a chamber music setting with solo saxophone before a brief transition to a full ensemble presentation in an emotional and powerful setting. The movement closes with a brief return to solo saxophone in a delicate texture.
The final movement, Jig, is a lively dance in 6/8 and is one of the most recognized Celtic dance forms. Loosely based on the tune Highlander’s Jig, the movement weaves in and out of the source material as it also explores original ideas
- Program Note from University of Iowa Concert Band concert program, 6 April 2022
Media
State Ratings
None discovered thus far.
Performances
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- Baylor University (Waco, Tx.) Concert Band (Craig Adams, conductor - 30 April 2023
- University of Iowa (Iowa City) Concert Band (Eric Bush, conductor) - 6 April 2022
- North Jersey (Oakland) Concert Band (Mike Roth, conductor) - 14 May 2015
- Mid America Freedom Band (Kansas City, Mo.) (Lee Hartman, conductor) – 26 April 2015
- Grisham Middle School (Austin, Tx.) Honors Band (Betty Bierschenk-Pierce, conductor) – 19 December 2013 (2013 Midwest Clinic)
- Idyllwild Arts Academy Summer Program 2011 Symphonic Band - 2011
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Resources
- Balmages, B. (2008). Three Celtic Dances [score]. FJH Music: Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
- Brian Balmages website Accessed 15 September 2020