The Butterfly: Piano/Vocal/Chords
Celtic Woman
Item: 00-PS-0011099
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Description
This songbook arranged for piano/vocal/chords contains music from Celtic Woman's The Greatest Journey: Essential Collection and four pages of color photographs. This compilation of their most-beloved and memorable songs includes "The Call," "Pie Jesu," "Ave Maria," "You Raise Me Up," and two bonus songs, "Mo Ghile Mear" and "Spanish Lady." Titles: Ave Maria * Beyond The Sea * The Butterfly * The Call * Danny Boy * Dúlaman * Green The Whole Year Round * Harry's Game * The Isle Of Inisfree * Mo Ghile Mear (Live from Slane Castle) * Orinoco Flow * Pie Jesu * Shenandoah (The Contradiction) * The Sky And The Dawn And The Sun * Somewhere * Spanish Lady (Live from Slane Castle) * The Voice * You Raise Me Up.
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Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
112
SKU:
00-PS-0011099
More about this title
About the Artist: Celtic Woman
Celtic Woman emerged in the early 2000s as a groundbreaking ensemble dedicated to celebrating Irish and Celtic music through innovative arrangements and compelling vocal performances. The group has become one of the best-selling female artists in the world, bringing traditional Celtic melodies and contemporary songs to audiences across genres and generations.
Their approach combines classical training with folk sensibility, creating accessible yet sophisticated interpretations that honor traditional sources while reaching modern listeners. For music educators, Celtic Woman's work demonstrates how traditional repertoire can be reimagined and arranged to engage students across age levels and musical backgrounds.
Why we love this
This collection gives pianists and singers access to some of the most compelling vocal and piano arrangements in contemporary world music. The variety of styles—from traditional Irish songs to classical crossover pieces—means students encounter different harmonic approaches and interpretive challenges, all within music that genuinely moves an audience.
What to expect
These arrangements evoke a sense of longing and connection to place, grounded in Celtic melody but colored by lush harmonies and sweeping vocal lines. Whether exploring traditional tunes or contemporary songs, the music carries an intimate quality that translates powerfully in performance spaces from concert halls to smaller venues.
Who it's for
This songbook works well for intermediate to advanced pianists and singers looking to expand their repertoire with sophisticated, commercially successful material. It's ideal for recital programs, studio teaching libraries, and performers who want to engage audiences with music that bridges classical and contemporary styles.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the vocal line clearly over the piano accompaniment; these arrangements often feature rich harmonic textures that can overshadow the melody if not carefully managed.
- Pay close attention to the piano figures that introduce each song; they establish the mood and often contain fingerwork that benefits from early, focused practice.
- Honor the Celtic character of the melodic material without over-dramatizing; these songs carry emotional weight through simplicity and phrasing rather than excessive rubato.
- Explore the harmonic language systematically; many arrangements use modal inflections and jazz voicings that reward deliberate study of the chord progressions.
How to use it
Feature selections from this collection on recitals where you want to shift the program's emotional landscape or introduce variety across genres and cultural traditions. The inclusion of both well-known standards (such as 'Danny Boy' and 'Shenandoah') and Celtic Woman originals makes it valuable for creating thematic concerts around world music or for pairing with classical or popular music repertoire.
Skills your students will build
- Reading jazz-influenced chord voicings and functional harmony extensions
- Balancing vocal melody with independent piano accompaniment figures
- Interpreting modal melodic material and traditional folk phrasing
- Managing tempo and rubato in arrangements that blend classical and contemporary styles
- Sight-reading rhythmic and harmonic complexity across 19 diverse pieces