Hornpipe

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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Sample PDFs

• Hornpipe - Sample Score.pdf

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