Newfoundland Folk Song: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
She's Like the Swallow (Alto Saxophone Solo)
Arr. Jim Duff
Grade: 2 (Medium Easy)
Item: 00-PK-0001851
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Description
This sensitive arrangement by Jim Duff is based on the lovely folk song 'She's Like the Swallow' and features an alto saxophone solo. Beautiful scoring creates a warm wash of color to support the reflective melody. An excellent change of pace for an up-tempo concert program. (Grade 2)
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Additional Details
Series:
Growing Band Series
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
128
SKU:
00-PK-0001851
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Why we love this
Jim Duff's arrangement respects the song's emotional core while giving it enough instrumental color to engage a young band. The alto saxophone feature adds depth without overshadowing the melody, and the Grade 2 scoring keeps the parts accessible across your section without compromising musical integrity.
What to expect
Quiet contemplation set to gentle motion. The music unfolds without rushing, letting the folk melody breathe through warm harmonic support that recalls the maritime origins of the song. There's an intimacy here that contrasts beautifully with faster, energetic pieces on the same program.
Who it's for
Band directors building repertoire for Grade 2 ensembles who are ready for lyrical, ensemble-focused writing. The alto saxophone solo is accessible for developing players, and the arrangement works well for groups learning to balance individual voices within the larger texture.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the warm harmonic wash underneath the alto sax solo; the accompaniment should support, not compete. Have your woodwinds and low brass listen carefully to the soloist's phrasing.
- Shape the melody with subtle dynamic gradations rather than obvious crescendos and diminuendos. The reflective character lives in restraint.
- Work the alto saxophonist on breathing placement that honors the song's natural phrasing. Folk melodies often need breathing points that differ from classical phrasing conventions.
- Use the ensemble parts to establish a gentle, consistent harmonic foundation. Intonation across the chords matters more at this tempo and dynamic level than precision of rhythmic details.
How to use it
Use this as a deliberate change in mood on a concert, placing it between more rhythmically driven selections. It also works as an opener for a pops or family concert, establishing a thoughtful tone. The combination of folk authenticity and accessible arranging makes it suitable for festival or contest programming where style variety is valued.
Skills your students will build
- Sustaining warm, centered tone in slower tempos
- Balancing individual voices with ensemble texture
- Supporting a solo with sensitive accompanying parts
- Shaping melody through phrasing rather than dynamic extremes
- Reading and playing folk-influenced melodic contours