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Ranting and Roaring: Interchangeable Woodwind Ensemble Score & Parts

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Ranting and Roaring: Interchangeable Woodwind Ensemble Score & Parts

Ranting and Roaring: Interchangeable Woodwind Ensemble Score & Parts

We'll Rant and We'll Roar Like True Newfoundlanders

Canadian Folk Song / arr. David Marlatt

Level: Easy

Item: 81-WWE18142
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Also called "The Ryans and the Pittmans," this popular Newfoundland folk song has been sung and danced to on the East Coast of Canada since the early 1900s. The lyrics tell of a sailor, named Bob Pittman, who wants to sail home to marry his sweetheart. Melody is found throughout the ensemble in this fun and rollicking tune. This folk song arrangement is part of a collection for young musicians celebrating Canada's 150th anniversary since joining Confederation. (1:45)

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Series: Eighth Note Publications
Publisher: Eighth Note Publications
ISBN10: 1-77157-546-8
ISBN13: 978-1-77157-546-1
UPC: 685462025473
SKU: 81-WWE18142
Instrumentation: Interchangeable Woodwind Ensemble

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Why we love this

The flexible instrumentation means you can cast this exactly to what your ensemble has on any given day without losing the arrangement's energy or balance. Marlatt distributes the melody throughout the woodwinds so every player gets a moment in the spotlight, making it equally satisfying for your first-chair players and your developing musicians. The 1:45 runtime and accessible level make this a natural opener for a concert or a reliable crowd-pleaser at community events.

What to expect

A sailor's tale comes to life with an irresistible rhythmic bounce and a melody that begs to be danced to. The arrangement balances sprightly energy with the warmth of a tradition passed down across generations, delivering the kind of musical storytelling that makes audiences smile and musicians feel the story they are playing.

Who it's for

Young woodwind ensembles with flexible instrumentation needs; directors programming Canadian repertoire or folk-based material that engages developing musicians without condescension. Works equally well in school settings and community band contexts where instrumentation varies from rehearsal to rehearsal.

How to get the most out of it

  • Bring out the narrative energy in the lyrics by shaping phrases with slight dynamic swells where the text would naturally push forward; even in an instrumental setting, let the storytelling momentum guide your ensemble.
  • Anchor the rhythmic foundation with your lower voices so the melody floats clearly above. The folk tune's dancing quality depends on a steady, confident rhythmic foundation underneath.
  • Balance the melody as it passes between instruments; mark who has the tune at each entrance so no player surprises another with their voice suddenly dropping out.
  • Capture the rollicking character with crisp articulation and buoyant phrasing rather than a heavy, formal approach.

How to use it

Pair this with other Canadian folk arrangements or nationalist repertoire as part of a concert celebrating regional music traditions. The short length and immediate accessibility make it ideal as an opener to ease your ensemble into the program and set a welcoming tone, or as a finale that sends audiences out with joy.

Skills your students will build

  • Trading the melody between instrumental sections
  • Maintaining rhythmic ensemble cohesion in a dance-like meter
  • Balancing independent melodic lines while supporting others in the texture
  • Shaping phrases through dynamic control rather than articulation alone
  • Adapting to flexible instrumentation and learning score awareness

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