Turlough O'Carolan was born in County Meath Ireland in 1670. He was trained as a youth to play the harp and throughout his life composed a large number of songs. O'Carolan developed a personal style containing melodic elementsof Irish folk music courtly harp music and Italian baroque music. O'Carolan's music was not published during his lifetime; therefore various versions of his melodies hav…

The Contra Dance Encyclopedia is a handbook for musicians who want to play for contra dances. Music from American fiddle tunes to the Irish tradition are presented in sets suitable for playing for dances (as well as sessions concerts and other gigs). There is also an extensive section of tunes grouped into Reels Jigs and Waltzes that can be used. Included is a short history of contra dance as …

Turlough O'Carolan (1670-1738) was the most famous Irish composer of his time. His memorable melodies influenced both by European classical music and by ancient Gaelic harp traditions have remained popular through the centuries and lend themselves especially well to fingerstyle guitar. The arrangements in this volume are of intermediate difficulty and are a pleasure to play for guitarists of alm…

This anthem was commissioned by Sam Wanamaker of the Globe Theatre Trust and first performed at Southwark Cathedral by the Exultate Singers under Garrett O'Brien on 23rd April 1972.In spite of Berkeley's adherence to RomanCatholic traditions the hymn is close to Anglican patterns and shows Berkeley's return to diatonic materials after a more exploratory approach in the 1960s. There is even a melod…

This collection of Celtic Music for Violin by Jessica Walsh contains 40 pieces ranging from lovely portraits to lively jigs. They come from traditions including Irish, Scottish, Welsh and Manx and span several hundred years. They are all complemented by the unique personality and sound of the violin. All have that inexplicable but necessary magic, the quality that draws the player to begin the tun…

A Suite of British and Irish Folk Songs. Par SPARKE PHILIP. Songs from Across the Water est une commande du Pennsylvania Symphonic Winds et de Phil Evans, fondateur et directeur. Phil Evans est originaire du Royaume-Uni où il a joué dans l’orchestre des HM Royal Marines pendant 25 ans. Vivant désormais aux Etats-Unis, il y a fondé le Pennsylvania Symphonic Winds en 2008 et lui a donné le slogan « …

'Mills on the Merrimack' presents a musical portrait of Lowell, MA and its mill town traditions. Opening with a view of the river on a misty morning, the music flows with the river into the city of Lowell where industry and the Irish heritage of its settlers is represented. These two main musical themes are then brought together in a way that depicts the bond between the city and its founding citi…

Now available for SSA voices! This vivid and popular original captures the spark and color of the celebrated Irish musical tradition. ?Dance to the tune sing to the moon aye shule a-roon; let the river take you!?

Par VOSS RICHARD. Turlough O'Carolan est né dans le comté de Meath en Irlande en 1670. Il a été formé comme un jeune à jouer de la harpe et tout au long de sa vie composé un grand nombre de chansons. O'Carolan a développé un style personnel, contenant les éléments mélodiques de musique irlandaise de folk, la musique de harpe courtois et la musique baroque italienne. Musique de O'Carolan n'a été pu…

Uses: Christmas Eve Christmas Benediction ConcertScripture: Romans 15:13; Galatians 3:14A peaceful moment of benediction at the conclusion of a Christmas service is part of many worship traditions.This ancient Irish blessing is filled with touching imagery of stars hearth and angels all wrapped up in beautiful music. Don't miss this elegant choral blessing! Duration: ca. 2:31.