Sir Richard Runciman Terry (1865-1938) was a British organist musicologist and editor often known as simply R. R. Terry. He was the first Director of Music at Westminster Cathedral where he also lead agreat revival in English Renaissance music especially the Latin works of composers like Tallis Byrd and Morley. While Terry is best remembered for his contribution to Tudor Church music he also…

English Folk Tunes contains 29 original arrangements of traditional and contemporary tunes including ballads, sea shanties, and carols. Most of the pieces are arranged for solo guitar, with several also offered as trios and with accompaniments.Experienced folk guitarist, and author of Scottish Folk Tunes for Guitar (ED 13359) Hugh Burns provides notes on all of the pieces, as well as playing tips,…

'Drunken Sailor? is among the best-known of the sea shanties and became a popular song among non-sailors during the 20th century. The infectious tune has lyrics that ask the question, 'What do we do with a drunken sailor early in the morning?? Each subsequent verse suggests various forms of punishment for the poor chap. This spirited arrangement is sure to delight audiences with a sparkling and en…

22 fiddle tunes from the golden age of sail, featuring dance tunes, shanties (work songs), recreational 'forebitters' and composed melodies which give the landlubber's take on the romance of the sea. Edward Huws Jones explains that 'during the heyday of sail, the busiest sea-routes of all were the North Atlantic crossings, especially between Liverpool and the American cotton ports- it was the head…

A more serious central shanty Demons is framed by two light-hearted settings Enticement and Drunken Sailor. The ending is extrovert and rumbustious and almost guaranteed to bring the house down.

Sea Shanty Medley-Sea Shanty Medley including Bobby Shaftoe The Saucy Arethusa What shall we do with a Drunken Sailor and The Bay of Biscay.1st Position String Quartet: Traditional (Sea Shanties) has been arranged and edited by William McConnell.

for Trumpet-Sea shanties are an important part of the naval tradition of many countries. Just as dancing helped keep sailors fit so the shanty was sung to lighten the physical strain of the back-breaking tasks of raising the anchors hoisting the sails and manning the capstan. Relieve the past with these straightforward arrangements for Trumpet which should be played with vitality excitement and …

Folk Melody-From the mid-nineteenth century sea shanties are prevalent in literature for male choruses. They were the music of sailors sung as they worked to help lighten their heavy work and to relieve the_x000D_repetitive boredom of heaving pushing and turning. Here Bill Cutter gives us a brief arrangement perfect for an encore or concert closer. Try it with high school college/university …