
Hornpipe
Arranger/Composer: Brian West
Item Code: BMC039
Publisher: Brolga Music
After hearing the music used in the successful touring dance production Riverdance, Brian West was inspired to write a work for young band with the vigour and life found in Irish folk music. The modal nature of the work, and the avoidance of traditional "western" chord progressions give Hornpipe its unusual but infectious appeal.
Program Notes
After hearing the music used in the successful touring dance production Riverdance, Brian West was inspired to write a work for young band with the vigour and life found in Irish folk music. The modal nature of the work, and the avoidance of traditional "western" chord progressions give Hornpipe its unusual but infectious appeal.
Grade Level: 2.5
Copyright: 1999
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Instrumentation
Flute
Oboe
Bassoon
Bb Clarinet 1, 2, 3
Bb Bass Clarinet
Alto Saxophone 1, 2
Tenor Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone
Bb Trumpet 1, 2
F Horn 1, 2
Trombone 1, 2
Euphonium BC
Tuba
String Bass/ Bass Guitar
Mallets
Drums
Aux. Percussion
Timpani