Belwin Down by the Salley Gardens - Yeats/Irish/Roszell - Concert Band (Flex) - Gr. 1

Poem: William Butler Yeats (1865-1939)
Music: Traditional Irish Folk Song
Arranger: Patrick Roszell
Format: Score and Parts
Instrumentation: Concert Band (Flexible Band/String Ensemble)
Level: 1 (Very Easy)

This version of Down by the Salley Gardens arranged by Patrick Roszell is part of the Belwin FLEX offerings and is designed with maximum flexibility for use by any mix of instruments---wind, strings, and percussion, including like- or mixed-ensembles with as few as 4 players. The suggested instrumentation and a customizable Teacher Map will help you plan out how to best assign parts to suit your ensemble's needs. The 4-part instrumentation will support balanced instrumentation of the lower voices. It also comes with supplemental parts for maximum flexibility. With the purchase of this piece, permission is granted to photocopy the parts as needed for your ensemble. A percussion accompaniment track is also available as a free download. String parts have been carefully edited with extra fingerings and appropriate bowings to support students in mixed ensembles playing in less familiar keys.

The union of this glorious traditional Irish folk song with William Butler Yeats' compelling poem results in an expressive choice, arranged by Patrick Roszell. Lyrical in nature, there are musical teaching opportunities for slurring, sustaining phrases, intonation, and dynamic shading. Stunning!
Duration: 3:00