Brendan Graham
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String Orchestra, String Orchestra Grade: 3.5
Christmas Pipes
Most notably performed by Celtic Woman, this marvelous work features a lilting Celtic style and a distinctive melody. This effective setting for strings includes the striking use of O Holy Night as heard in the original. A terrific contemporary sound for today’s holiday concerts.SKU: HL4491482 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Christmas Pipes
Most notably performed by Celtic Woman, this lilting Celtic style song features a distinctive melody and a striking quote of the traditional carol “O Holy Night.” Arranged here for second year players this is sure to be a highlight of any holiday concert.SKU: HL4005617 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
Isle of Hope, Isle of Tears
Brendan Graham’s tender song tells the emotional story of Ireland’s Annie Moore, the first person to step ashore when Ellis Island opened as an immigration center in 1892. With emotions ranging from hope to fear, joy to despair, this deeply moving ballad has been recorded notably by Sean & Dolores Keane, The Irish Tenors, Celtic Thunder, and Celtic Woman. Here is a beautiful setting adapted for the concert stage. Dur: 3:40SKU: HL04004963 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
Sleepsong
From the composers of You Raise Me Up, this tender ballad is filled with a range of emotions in the form of a lullaby from a parent to a grown child embarking on a life all their own. Michael Sweeney retains the soothing beauty of the original melody while exploring a rich variety of textures and moods, giving full expression to the feelings that inspired the lyric. Dur: 4:20SKU: HLPC20995 -
String Orchestra, String Orchestra Grade: 2
The Blessing
From the powerful stage show Celtic Woman comes this simple song that translates wonderfully for strings. Bob Longfield’s skilled setting for younger players features ample opportunities to teach expressive playing, rubato, and musical nuance.SKU: HL4490941 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
The Blessing (from Celtic Woman)
Recorded by renowned vocal group Celtic Woman on the CD A New Journey, this beautiful ballad features a haunting melody and rich harmonies. Sean O’Loughlin brings us a moving adaptation for band with a nice variety in scoring and emotional pacing.SKU: HL04001227 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
You Raise Me Up
Most famously recorded by Josh Groban, here is a nicely scored version for beginning jazz groups that allows each section a chance to play the melody at some point. The arrangement builds to a modulation followed by a powerful statement from the full ensemble. A marvelous change of pace number for any group.Enjoy great flexibility with the Discovery Jazz series! Playable with 3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone, piano and drums; includes optional parts for flute, clarinet, F horn and tuba.SKU: HL7470749 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
You Raise Me Up
A hit by vocal star Josh Groban, sung as a tribute to the Space Shuttle Columbia astronauts, this uplifting melody is arranged by Mike Smukal for the young jazz ensemble. Featuring a tenor sax solo with modest brass ranges, this straight-eighth-note chart will come together quickly. The chart builds intensity with modulations from F to G to A-flat. (3:56)SKU: ALJEM04034 -
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
You Raise Me Up Vocal Solo with Concert Band
Perfect for concert or graduation, this popular hit from Josh Groban shares a message of hope and encouragement for all. This beautifully scored concert band accompaniment offers a rare opportunity to feature a vocal soloist. Sure to be a memorable moment at any concert.SKU: HL04000994
