Danny Boy (Londonderry Air) by The King's Singers Divisi - Sheet Music
By The King's SingersThis expressive Irish ballad from the king'singers' repertoire has now been adapted for SATB ensembles. Available: SATB divisi a cappella. Performance Time: Approx. 3:00.
Details
Summary
- Ensembles:
- Divisi 4-Part SATB A Cappella
- Genres:
- Folk
- Composers:
- Frederick Edward Weatherly
- Publishers:
- Hal Leonard
- UPC:
- 073999326222
- Format:
- Octavo
- Item types:
- Physical
- Instructionals:
- Contest, Festival
- Artist:
- The King's Singers
- Arrangers:
- Peter Knight
- Usages:
- School and Community
- Number of Pages:
- 8
- Size:
- 6.75x10.5x0.018 inches
- Shipping Weight:
- 0.5 pounds
Detailed Description
SKU: HL.8741129
(Londonderry Air). By The King's Singers. By Frederick Edward Weatherly. Arranged by Peter Knight. King's Singers Choral. Concert, Contest, Festival, Folk. Octavo. 8 pages. Hal Leonard #8741129. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.8741129).UPC: 073999326222. 6.75x10.5x0.018 inches. Arr. Knight/adapt. Lawson.
This expressive Irish ballad from the king'singers' repertoire has now been adapted for SATB ensembles. Available: SATB divisi a cappella. Performance Time: Approx. 3:00.
Song List
Danny Boy
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- Ensemble:
- Divisi 4-Part SATB A Cappella
- Publisher:
- Hal Leonard
Ratings + Reviews
4.6 Rating
5 reviews
David K.
Dec 16, 2025
This 'Danny Boy' arrangement by Peter Knight for SATB divisi a cappella is a masterclass in vocal ensemble writing. The texture is purely choral, demanding precise intonation and blend without accompaniment. The voice-leading is thoughtfully crafted, offering excellent opportunities for singers to develop harmonic awareness and independent melodic lines across all parts. A truly refined folk arrangement.
Anonymous
Dec 16, 2025
A solid a cappella arrangement of 'Danny Boy,' true to The King's Singers style. The SATB divisi makes it fairly intricate, so it requires a capable ensemble, but the payoff is a rich, expressive sound. At 8 pages, page turns are manageable. It's a classic folk piece, always a hit at community events or concerts. Ready to perform with minimal fuss.
Evelyn R.
Dec 15, 2025
This Peter Knight arrangement of 'Danny Boy' is fantastic for advanced high school or community choirs. The SATB divisi a cappella texture challenges students to master intonation and independent part singing. The engraving quality by Hal Leonard is, as expected, clear and professional, aiding sight-reading. An excellent choice for contest or festival performances, fostering deep musicality.
Anonymous
Jan 14, 2018
Beautiful arrangement! The only thing I would say is that I thought it was just satb, but on receiving it, it's actually ssaattbb! Some have more splits than others. Just means a lot more work involved.
Dvveen
Apr 8, 2012
It's not the original score, used by the King's Singers on their record, but still very close to that and usefull for a mixed choir. Some parts are doubled. Very good for a close harmony choir too.
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