Nautical Variations
Blow, Ye Winds
by Gene Milford
String Orchestra - Sheet Music

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Instruments
Double Bass
Piano
Viola
Ensembles
String Orchestra
Genres
Classical
Composers
Gene Milford
Publishers
Carl Fischer Music
Series
Carl Fischer Concert String Orchestra Series
Formats
Set of Parts
Score and Parts
Item Types
Physical
Levels
Grade 3
Musical Forms
Variations
Usages
School and Community
Orchestra Cello, Contrabass, Piano, Viola, Violin 1, Violin 2, Violin 3 - Grade 3

SKU: CF.CAS69

Blow, Ye Winds. Composed by Gene Milford. SWS FS. Carl Fischer Concert String Orchestra Series. Set of Score and Parts. With Standard notation. 16+4+16+10+10+10+5+8 pages. Duration 2 minutes, 32 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #CAS69. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CAS69).

ISBN 9780825891496. UPC: 798408091491. 9 x 12 inches. Key: G major.

Nautical Variants is a setting of the sea shanty “Blow, Ye Winds,” presented in five contrasting settings. One of the best-known sea ballads, it tells the story of a whaling voyage from New Bedford, Connecticut to the Pacific and back. Composer Gene Milford has created a stunning new work for advancing string ensembles that will serve well on any concert program or for contest/festival performance.
Nautical Variations is a setting of the sea shanty or whaling song Blow, Ye Winds presented in five contrasting settings. One of the best-known sea ballads it tells the story of a whaling voyage from New Bedford, Massachusetts to the Pacific and back. The traditional lyrics include colorful description of shipboard life in the days of wooden sailing ships. The ship's bell (m. 8 and mm. 99-100) is optional, if used it may be played by any member of the orchestra, OR the conductor. If played, suspend the bell near the designated player.

About Carl Fischer Concert String Orchestra Series

This series of pieces (Grade 3 and higher) is designed for advancing ensembles. The pieces in this series are characterized by:

  • Expanded use of rhythms, ranges and keys but technical demands are still carefully considered
  • More comprehensive bowing techniques
  • Viola T.C. included
  • Careful selection of keys and degree of difficulty for advancing musicians