The Spree at Kelligrews
Bill Thomas
Ensemble: Concert Band
Grade: 2
Duration: 02:45
Year of Composition: 2016
Publisher: Eighth Note
Year of Publication: 2017
Publisher Catalog Number: CB17319
Available: Yes
How to Acquire: Publisher, Purchase
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Piccolo
Flute
Oboe
Bassoon
B♭ Clarinets 1,2
B♭ Bass Clarinet
E♭ Alto Saxes 1,2
B♭ Tenor Sax
E♭ Baritone Sax
B♭ Trumpets 1,2
F Horn
Trombones 1,2
Euphonium
Tuba
Timpani
[Mallet Percussion:] Bells
[Percussion 1:] Snare Drum, Bass Drum
[Percussion 2:] Suspended Cymbal, Crash Cymbals
[Percussion 3:] 2 Tom-toms
This folk song arrangement is part of a collection for young band celebrating Canada's 150th anniversary since Confederation.
Program Notes:
The Spree at Kelligrews is based on the Newfoundland folk song "The Kelligrew's Soiree", written by Johnny Burke. The song tells the story of an eventful visit to the festival which is still held at the start of the Conception Bay South tourist season each July.
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