Leroy Anderson's Irish Suite, Part 2 (Themes from): Full Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
Traditional / arr. Leroy Anderson, adapted by Douglas E. Wagner
Grade: 3
Item: 00-PK-0005714
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Description
Highlights from the last three movements of this legendary suite are now available. Major themes are presented with all of the color and invention of the original score. This is music that will delight and entertain audiences of all ages, and is as much fun to play as it is to listen to! Consider programming this arrangement together with Leroy Anderson's Irish Suite, Part 1 (38440) for an extended presentation of the entire suite in half the time. (5:00)
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Additional Details
Series:
Pop Intermediate Full Orchestra
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
226
SKU:
00-PK-0005714
More about this title
About the Arranger: Leroy Anderson
Leroy Anderson (1908, 1975) was an American composer and conductor who became one of the most recorded composers of his era. His gift for orchestration and melodic invention made him a favorite on Broadway, in film, and on the concert stage, where his "Plink, Plank, Plunk" and "Sleigh Ride" remain standards. Anderson's arrangements brought folk music and popular melodies to life with sophistication and humor, making concert music accessible without sacrificing musicianship.
Douglas E. Wagner is a respected arranger and composer who has worked extensively in music education, creating accessible arrangements that maintain the integrity of original compositions while serving the needs of school and community orchestras.
Why we love this
Anderson's orchestrations sing without overwhelming your players. This condensed version captures the suite's most memorable material and gives orchestras at the intermediate level the chance to tackle something genuinely entertaining without requiring advanced technical facility. The arrangement balances showmanship with playability, delivering audience appeal that makes the hard work feel rewarding.
What to expect
Warmth and good humor blend throughout the music. Irish melodic character runs through cascading orchestral colors, evoking a celebration that feels both nostalgic and fresh. The piece bounces along with infectious charm, inviting players into a performance that feels more like play than work.
Who it's for
This arrangement suits orchestras in Grades 3-4 that want to program something audiences will love without excessive technical demands. It works particularly well for schools looking to build confidence and ensemble cohesion while maintaining strong audience engagement at concerts and festivals.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the featured melodies across different sections. Anderson writes tuneful passages for woodwinds, brass, and strings in turn; help each section recognize when they're carrying the main line and when they're supporting it.
- Pay attention to the rhythmic precision in the accompaniment figures. The lightness and buoyancy of this music depend on clean, crisp articulation in the accompanying parts, not just the solo lines.
- Observe all dynamic markings carefully. Anderson uses subtle shifts in volume to shape phrases and create forward momentum; these details prevent the piece from sounding flat despite its moderate tempo.
How to use it
Program this alongside Part 1 for a complete Irish Suite experience that still fits comfortably into a single concert. Its five-minute duration and accessible charm make it an ideal vehicle for building audience connection and demonstrating what intermediate orchestras can achieve musically.
Skills your students will build
- Sustained legato playing across phrase boundaries
- Balance and blend in multi-part textures
- Recognizing and executing stylistic articulation (lyrical vs. rhythmic accompaniment)
- Ensemble precision at moderate tempos with intricate rhythmic figures