The Water is Wide

by
Vince Gassi

Ensemble: Concert Band

Grade: 1.5

Duration: 02:30

Year of Composition: 2014

Publisher: Alfred

Year of Publication: 2014

Publisher Catalog Number: 41920

Available: Yes

How to Acquire: Publisher, Purchase

Links:

Web Page

Sample Audio

Perusal Score 

Instrumentation

Flute
Oboe
Bassoon
Bb Clarinets 1,2
Bb Bass Clarinet
Eb Alto Saxes 1,2
Bb Tenor Sax
Eb Baritone Sax
Bb Trumpets 1,2
F Horn
Trombone
Euphonium
Tuba
[Mallet Percussion:] Bells
Percussion 1 (Snare Drum, Bass Drum)
Percussion 2 (Suspended Cymbal)
Timpani


Program Notes:

Although the lyrics for the this folk song date back to the 1600s, it wasn’t until 1906 that the song was published in Folk Songs from Somerset. Its simple melody and placid harmony provide a great opportunity for your young musicians to explore expressiveness in their performance. This poignant arrangement will lift your audience emotionally.

(Alfred Music)