Details
- Instrument:
- Double Bass
- Ensembles:
- Orchestra
- Publishers:
- Carl Fischer Music
- UPC:
- 680160919215
- ISBN:
- 9781491160626
- Format:
- Score Set of Parts Score and Parts
- Item types:
- Physical
- Level:
- Grade 4
- Usages:
- School and Community
- Main Key:
- D dorian
- Size:
- 9 x 12 inches
- Number of Pages:
- 78
- Shipping Weight:
- 3.39 pounds
SKU: CF.SAS7
Composed by David O'Fallon. Folio. Score and parts. 78 pages. Carl Fischer Music #SAS7. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.SAS7).ISBN 9781491160626. UPC: 680160919215. 9 x 12 inches. Key: D dorian.
The Island of Saints and Scholars is an old nickname for Ireland dating back to the early Middle Ages. This original work is a reflection upon Ireland's rich and turbulent history, which can be heard in the lyrical melodic phrases, ever-changing meter, and moments of dissonance. The rhythmic profile of the piece was suggested by a type of Old Irish verse that, among other features, carries seven syllables per line. The quiet opening gains in intensity during an extended stringendo into the fast-paced middle section (Vigorously), where watching and listening carefully are imperative. Later, a second extended stringendo guides the ensemble into the spirited finale (Presto).