Details
- Instrument:
- Choir
- Genres:
- Standards Celtic Irish St. Patrick's Day Traditional
- Composers:
- Chauncey Olcott
- Publishers:
- Kathleen McGuire
- Series:
- ArrangeMe
- Format:
- Octavo
- Item types:
- Digital
- Level:
- Early Intermediate
- Artist:
- Chauncey Olcott
- Usages:
- School and Community
- Number of Pages:
- 7
SKU: A0.1181406
Composed by Chauncey Olcott, Ernest R Ball, and George Jr. Graff. Arranged by Kathleen McGuire. Celtic,Folk,Irish,Standards,Traditional. Octavo. 7 pages. Kathleen McGuire #781240. Published by Kathleen McGuire (A0.1181406).When Irish Eyes Are Smiling is a timeless standard that was first published in 1912 when such tributes to a romanticised Ireland were popular in the UK and the USA. During World War One, Ithe song was recorded by John McCormack (tenor). It was destined to became a familiar standard for generations. More than 200 recordings have since been made, featuring such artists as Bing Crosby, Connie Francis, and Roger Whittaker.
This arrangement includes the original opening verse, plus a suprising chorus set in a two-beat meter instead of a waltz. The traditional waltz style appears later, including the option of audience participation. The harmonies are not difficult to sing, but the arrangement can be simplified easily by selecting sections in unison with the piano accompaniment carrying the chords.
Kathleen McGuire's arrangement was originally created for the Various Voices Choral Festival in Dublin, Ireland. It is sure to bring a tear of joy or nostalgia to the eye of anyone from the Emerald Isle.
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- Publisher:
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