Five Traditional Folksongs for Wind Quartet
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SKU: FT.FM545
Composed by Malcolm Crane. Score and parts. Published by Forton Music (FT.FM545).ISBN 9790570484447.
Just As The Tide Was A'Flowin' is a simple arrangement which should be performed accordingly. Make sure the melody is always prominent whichever instrument takes it. 'The Salley Gardens' is of Irish origin with words by W.B. Yeats. I have tried to create a rather dream-like atmosphere; the quaver passages should flow smoothly with the phrasing well observed. 'The Wraggle-Taggle Gypsies' should rollick along with good contrast between the slurred and staccato notes. 'The Water Is Wide', although of Scottish origin, was included in Cecil Sharpe's 'Folk Songs from Somerset'. It's in a contemplative style; again, make sure the melody line is never over-powered by the other instruments. 'Drunken Sailor' should be played with great humour, preferably after a few tots of rum!