Details
- Ensembles:
- Concert Band
- Genres:
- Folk Songs Celtic Irish St. Patrick's Day
- Publishers:
- Hal Leonard
- Instrumentation:
- 2 - Baritone B.C. - 2 2 - Baritone T.C. - 2 2 - Bass Line Reinforcement - 2 2 - Bassoon - 2 2 - Bb Bass Clarinet - 2 2 - Bb Clarinet 1 - 6 2 - Bb Clarinet 2 - 6 2 - Bb Tenor Saxophone - 2 2 - Bb Trumpet 1 - 4 2 - Bb Trumpet 2 - 4 2 - Eb Alto Clarinet - 1 2 - Eb Alto Saxophone 1 - 2 2 - Eb Alto Saxophone 2 - 2 2 - Eb Baritone Saxophone - 1 2 - F Horn - 4 2 - Flute - 8 16 - Full Score - 1 2 - Keyboard Percussion - 2 2 - Oboe - 2 2 - Percussion 1 - 2 2 - Percussion 2 - 2 2 - Timpani - 1 2 - Trombone - 4 2 - Tuba - 4
- UPC:
- 073999621228
- ISBN:
- 9781480391932
- Format:
- Score Set of Parts Score and Parts
- Item types:
- Physical
- Level:
- Grade 2
- Artist:
- Paul Lavender
- Arrangers:
- Paul Lavender
- Usages:
- School and Community
- Number of Pages:
- 150
- Size:
- 9.0x12.0x0.346 inches
- Shipping Weight:
- 1.4 pounds
SKU: HL.862122
Arranged by Paul Lavender. Essential Elements Master Level. Folk, Irish. Score and parts (with online audio). 150 pages. Hal Leonard #862122. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.862122).ISBN 9781480391932. UPC: 073999621228. 9.0x12.0x0.346 inches.
Master Level (correlates with Book 2, p. 32) The Celtic folk tradition provides us with a wealth of wonderful musical material. Paul's effective arrangement begins with the beautiful ballad “The Maids of Mourne Shore,” stated first by a solo flute and later by the trumpet section. “The Star of the County Down” features a driving Celtic drum pattern and a lively melody. (2:35).
About Hal Leonard Essential Elements Band Method
About Essential Elements Band Method: Essential Elements Band Method provides a complete system of books and accompanying materials that make the educator's job easier, and the students' learning more thorough and enjoyable. By Tom C. Rhodes, Donald Bierschenk, Tim Lautzenheiser, John Higgens, Linda Petersen.
Bring On Da Band
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Freedom's Road
Granada
Linus And Lucy
The Phantom Of The Opera
Regimental Honor
Russian Sailor's Dance
Three Bach Miniatures
Trumpet Voluntary
- More by this Composer:
- Paul Lavender Paul Lavender Clarinet Paul Lavender B-Flat Clarinet Paul Lavender B-Flat Trumpet
- Artists:
- Paul Lavender
- Ensemble:
- Concert Band
- Publisher:
- Hal Leonard
Ratings + Reviews
4.5 Rating
4 reviews
Anonymous
Dec 17, 2025
Paul Lavender's 'Two Celtic Folksongs' delivers a reliable concert band arrangement. The Grade 2 level makes it accessible for various events without extensive rehearsal. While chord symbols aren't a feature of this full band score, the parts are clearly laid out, making sight-reading efficient on a gig. The duration of 2:35 is ideal for programming shorter concert pieces. Good, practical choice for ensemble work.
Marcus J.
Dec 16, 2025
As a collaborative pianist, while this isn't a piano/vocal score, Paul Lavender's concert band arrangement demonstrates excellent ensemble writing. The voice-leading across sections and balanced texture are well-executed. The lyrical solo flute for 'Maids of Mourne Shore' stands out. It's a valuable study in orchestration for developing bands, offering insights even for those primarily focused on vocal accompanying.
Emily R.
Dec 15, 2025
I love playing these Celtic folksongs with my community band! Paul Lavender's arrangement of 'The Maids of Mourne Shore' and 'The Star of the County Down' is genuinely enjoyable. The Grade 2 level makes it very achievable for an adult learner like me, and it really captures the spirit of traditional Celtic music. It's a relaxing and rewarding piece to play, sounding great even with our mixed skill levels.
Anonymous
Dec 15, 2025
As a piano teacher, I appreciate Paul Lavender's 'Two Celtic Folksongs' for its pedagogical value. The Grade 2 difficulty, part of the Essential Elements series, is perfect for developing concert bands. The clear engraving and effective arrangement of 'Maids of Mourne Shore' and 'Star of the County Down' make it excellent for teaching rhythm and ensemble playing to students. A solid addition to any school band library!
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