Water Is Wide, The (arr. Krumenauer)

From Wind Repertory Project
Kevin Krumenauer

Arranged by Kevin Krumenauer


Subtitle: A Tribute to David Maslanka


General Info

Year: 2022
Duration: c. 2:40
Difficulty: I (see Ratings for explanation)
Original Medium: Folksong
Publisher: Maslanka Press
Cost: Score and Parts - Unknown


Instrumentation

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

  • Bass Drum
  • Crash Cymbals
  • Suspended Cymbal
  • Tambourine
  • Xylophone


Errata

None discovered thus far.


Program Notes

This is a piece for early levels of band. When working on this piece I wanted to use the tools and techniques I was taught by David Maslanka to bring his approach to music to a new audience. The choice of tune is because it was a tune that David himself had used and had significance for him personally. The piece is constructed in a quasi tune and variation form, allowing for some exploration of the material. It is my hope that this music is engaging both for performer and listener alike.

- Program Note by Composer


The Water Is Wide (also called O Waly, Waly or simply Waly, Waly) is a folk song of Scottish origin, based on lyrics that partly date to the 1600s. It remains popular in the 21st century. Cecil Sharp published the song in Folk Songs from Somerset (1906). It is related to Child Ballad 204 (Roud number 87), Jamie Douglas, which in turn refers to the ostensibly unhappy first marriage of James Douglas, 2nd Marquis of Douglas to Lady Barbara Erskine.

The imagery of the lyrics describes the challenges of love: "Love is handsome, love is kind" during the novel honeymoon phase of any relationship. However, as time progresses, "love grows old, and waxes cold." Even true love, the lyrics say, can "fade away like morning dew."

- Program Note from Wikipedia


Media

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State Ratings

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Resources

Cateogry: 2022