The Lost Lady Found (from "Lincolnshire Posy"): Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
By Percy Grainger / Arranged by Michael Sweeney
Grade: 2.5
Item: 35-PK00179506
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The final movement of Percy Grainger's masterwork "Lincolnshire Posy" is arranged here for younger bands with reduced instrumentation. Similar to his earlier adaptation of "Horkstow Grange", Michael Sweeney carefully maintains the structural and harmonic integrity of the original while providing an authentic-sounding version at an easy level. Certain to become a "must have" for the young band repertoire. Dur: 2:50
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00179506
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About the Composer: Percy Grainger
Percy Grainger (1882–1961) was an Australian pianist and composer who revolutionized band music by treating it with the same compositional care typically reserved for orchestra. His deep fascination with English folk songs led him to collect, arrange, and transform traditional melodies into concert works of genuine artistic substance. Grainger's influence on American band repertoire remains profound; his insistence that young musicians deserved access to sophisticated musical ideas changed what we program and how we think about educational music.
Why we love this
Sweeney's arrangement succeeds because it doesn't diminish Grainger's original vision; the harmonic language and structural shape remain intact even as instrumentation shrinks. Young bands gain access to real music at a Grade 2.5 level, not a simplified knockoff, which means students experience genuine compositional artistry in rehearsal. For a closing number, this piece lands with the weight of a substantial work while remaining achievable for developing ensembles.
What to expect
Nostalgic and tender, like hearing an old song remembered clearly after years of silence. The melody unfolds with the simplicity of genuine folk tradition, yet Grainger's harmonic setting surrounds it with warmth and subtle color.
Who it's for
Developing concert bands and training ensembles ready for festival repertoire with cultural substance. Directors seeking pieces that sound sophisticated without requiring advanced technical chops will find this an excellent choice for both performance and audience appeal.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the folk melody against the supporting harmonies; too much independent line work in the accompanying parts will bury the tune. The beauty lives in how gently the accompaniment supports the song.
- Shape the phrase contours with subtle dynamic swells rather than dramatic contrasts. Grainger's melodies flow like speech, and they sound best when conducted with natural rubato and breathing room.
- Let the final cadence breathe. This arrangement gives you space to settle into the resolution; use that gift by resisting the urge to rush the ending.
How to use it
This works beautifully as a concert closer, providing a moment of reflection after more energetic selections. It also fits naturally into programming that explores folk traditions across cultures, or into contests where judges appreciate musicality and emotional maturity from younger ensembles.
Skills your students will build
- Balancing melodic prominence against harmonic accompaniment
- Phrasing vocal melodies in an instrumental setting
- Conducting and performing with rubato and expressive flexibility
- Understanding arrangement as a compositional art form