Erin Isle Sketches

This work captures the essence of Irish folk music and is based on “Banna Strand”, “Cockles and Mussels”, and “The Minstrel Boy”. Carefully written with an eye toward fullness of sound and expressive lines, the piece has great audience and player appeal.

Genre: String or Full Orchestra | # of Players: 8-8-5-5-5
Level: 1 | Duration: 3:00

Instrumentation
Flute 1,2
Oboe 1, 2
Clarinet in Bb 1,2
Bassoon

Horn in F 1,2
Trumpet in Bb 1,2
Trombone 1,2
Tuba

Bells
Timpani
Percussion [2 players] (snare drum, low tom, bass drum, suspended cymbal, triangle)

Violin I
Violin II
Viola
Cello
Contrabass

Rehearsal Piano

Program Notes
Dedicated to the loving memory of Thomas and Mary Hart for their commitment to the students of Pleasanton, California