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By the Clear Fountain: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

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By the Clear Fountain: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

By the Clear Fountain: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

A La Claire Fontaine

Canadian Folk Song / arr. Ryan Meeboer

Grade: 0.5

Item: 81-CB17318
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This arrangement of the Canadian folk song is simplified for beginning bands to work on techniques for playing a lyrical piece. "By the Clear Fountain" (A La Claire Fontaine) is a song that tells of a young man's thoughts about a young woman that he loves. This folk song arrangement is part of a collection for young band celebrating Canada's 150th anniversary since joining Confederation.

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Series: Eighth Note Publications
Publisher: Eighth Note Publications
ISBN10: 1-77157-379-1
ISBN13: 978-1-77157-379-5
UPC: 685462023806
SKU: 81-CB17318

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Why we love this

Ryan Meeboer has crafted an arrangement that honors the folk melody while genuinely serving the pedagogical needs of developing musicians. The simplification never patronizes; instead, it removes obstacles so students can focus on the emotional arc of a lyrical melody without wrestling with technical complexity.

What to expect

Gentle and contemplative. The melody carries the weight of a personal reverie; there's longing in the harmony and a quiet vulnerability throughout. This is music that invites listeners into an intimate moment.

Who it's for

Beginning concert bands looking to develop lyrical playing skills without advanced technical demands. This work suits young ensembles that need repertoire focused on tone production, phrasing, and musical storytelling rather than technical pyrotechnics.

How to get the most out of it

  • Shape the phrase from the outset rather than playing it mechanically. Even at this level, attention to breath and natural musical contours transforms a folk tune into something affecting.
  • Balance the melody against supporting voices. The accompaniment should breathe with the tune, not overwhelm it.
  • Work the dynamics as written to support the narrative. This arrangement builds gently; let each dynamic shift feel intentional.

How to use it

Program this early in the concert season as a confidence-builder and tone-setter, or pair it with other folk arrangements to create a thematic set. Its accessibility and emotional directness make it equally valuable as a learning tool in rehearsal or as a standalone concert offering.

Skills your students will build

  • Sustaining long melodic phrases with consistent tone quality
  • Balancing melody against harmonic accompaniment
  • Responding to dynamic markings that shape musical intent
  • Ensemble blend and intonation in simple harmonic textures

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