The Irish Baker: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Arranged by Robert Longfield
Grade: 2
Item: 35-PK00294741
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
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| The Irish Baker - Full Score | $6.00 | |
| The Irish Baker - Flute | $6.00 | |
| The Irish Baker - Oboe | $6.00 | |
| The Irish Baker - Bassoon | $6.00 | |
| The Irish Baker - Bb Clarinet 1 | $6.00 | |
| The Irish Baker - Bb Clarinet 2 | $6.00 | |
| The Irish Baker - Bb Clarinet 3 | $6.00 | |
| The Irish Baker - Bb Bass Clarinet | $6.00 | |
| The Irish Baker - Eb Alto Saxophone 1 | $6.00 | |
| The Irish Baker - Eb Alto Saxophone 2 | $6.00 | |
| The Irish Baker - Bb Tenor Saxophone | $6.00 | |
| The Irish Baker - Eb Baritone Saxophone | $6.00 | |
| The Irish Baker - Bb Trumpet 1 | $6.00 | |
| The Irish Baker - Bb Trumpet 2 | $6.00 | |
| The Irish Baker - F Horn | $6.00 | |
| The Irish Baker - Trombone | $6.00 | |
| The Irish Baker - Baritone B.C. | $6.00 | |
| The Irish Baker - Baritone T.C. | $6.00 | |
| The Irish Baker - Tuba | $6.00 | |
| The Irish Baker - String Bass | $6.00 | |
| The Irish Baker - Percussion 1 | $6.00 | |
| The Irish Baker - Percussion 2 | $6.00 | |
| The Irish Baker - Mallet Percussion | $6.00 | |
| The Irish Baker - Timpani | $6.00 |
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Description
Two "fiddle" traditions are combined in this lively setting for concert band. The American bluegrass favorite "Angelina the Baker" is creatively combined with the style of a Celtic dance tune! After a flowing and lyric opening statement, the drones and rhythms of an Irish jig take the band and the audience on an exuberant romp. Dur: 2:30
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00294741
More about this title
Why we love this
Longfield threads two distinct folk traditions into a single coherent narrative, avoiding the patchwork feel that can derail medley arrangements. The opening lyric section gives your ensemble room to breathe and balance before the jig takes over, which means younger players aren't drowning in fast passagework from measure one.
What to expect
The opening unfolds with a quiet, reflective quality before the jig erupts with infectious rhythmic drive and rustic charm. Energy builds steadily as the band settles into the Celtic groove, creating a sense of celebration that feels earned rather than forced.
Who it's for
Grade 2 bands seeking accessible folk arrangements with genuine musical substance. Directors looking for repertoire that bridges bluegrass and Celtic idioms will find this approach refreshingly straightforward. The short duration and moderate technical demands make it realistic for festivals, pops concerts, or community performances.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape the opening statement with genuine legato phrasing. This contrasts sharply with what comes next, and the audience needs to hear that intentional shift from reflection to energy.
- Let the rhythmic drones in the jig section sit firmly in the lower voices. The texture depends on those anchors staying locked; your woodwinds will cut through without needing to compensate.
- Tempo consistency matters here because the piece moves between two distinct feels. Establish the jig tempo clearly before you transition, so your ensemble doesn't slip into a sluggish second half.
- Highlight the independence between sections where different instrumental choirs answer each other. These call-and-response moments are the payoff for your band's listening skills.
How to use it
Place this after something introspective or dramatic to capitalize on the tonal shift and keep your concert moving with momentum. Its upbeat conclusion works equally well as a finale or as a bridge into a quieter second half. The two-minute-thirty runtime makes it valuable filler for a program that needs shape without adding weight.
Skills your students will build
- Phrasing across lyric versus rhythmic textures
- Maintaining steady tempo through style transitions
- Articulation control in fast jig passagework
- Part independence and sectional listening
- Folk idiom conventions (drones, rhythmic accompaniment patterns)