Beethoven Folk Song Settings
by Ludwig van Beethoven
Concert Band - Sheet Music

Band concert band - Grade 3

SKU: CF.CPS211

Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven. Arranged by Andrew Balent. Concert Band (CPS). Set of Score and Parts. With Standard notation. 16+4+8+16+16+4+4+4+4+4+4+8+8+8+4+4+6+6+6+8+4+2+4+6+20 pages. Duration 3 minutes, 57 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #CPS211. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CPS211).

ISBN 9781491152379. UPC: 680160909872.

A very interesting new setting for band of British folk songs that were actually arranged for voice and piano by Beethoven! Arranger Balent has created a delightful three section piece based on Beethoven's work. It is a colorful new rhapsody for band that works exceptionally well. It would be a refreshing piece in a concert or contest program.
Beethoven wrote at least nine folk song settings from the British Isles. Originally for piano and voice, three of them are included in this medley:The Pulse of an Irishman (Irish) - Alexander BoswellBonny Laddie, Highland Laddie (Scottish) - James HoggThe Minstrel Boy (Irish) - Willam SmythYour band will enjoy playing this unusual part of musical history.Performance Time: 4:00.