Sea Songs - Concert Band

Sea Songs

for Concert Band

Grade 4

Includes score and partsExcerpts below are used by permission of GIA Publications, Inc., and are from "Teaching Music through Performance in Band - Volume 2."

This quick march was composed in 1924 and premiered at the British Empire Exhibition in April, 1924. The work is based on the songs "Princess Royal," "Admiral Benbow," and "Portsmouth." The composer transcribed this work for full orchestra in 1942. Bright melodic lines remind one of folk tunes while quick two-beat motives suggest a rhythm of march.

Instrumentation:  Flute/C Piccolo, Oboe, Bassoon 1-2, Eb Clarinet, Bb Clarinet 1-4, Eb Alto Clarinet, Bb Bass Clarinet, Eb Alto Saxophone, Bb Tenor Saxophone, Eb Baritone Saxophone, Bb Cornet 1-2, Bb Trumpet 1-2, F Horn 1-4, Trombone 1-3, Baritone TC, Baritone BC, Tuba, Drums.

From the British Band Classics series

Includes score and parts