Two Irish Folk Melodies: Concert Band Conductor Score

$30.00 USD

Two Irish Folk Melodies: Concert Band Conductor Score

Name: Two Irish Folk Melodies: Concert Band Conductor Score
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-42232S
Price: 30.00 USD
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I. 'Tis the Last Rose of Summer, II. Believe Me, If All Those Endearing Young Charms

Traditional Irish Folk Melodies / arr. Donald Hunsberger

Grade: 4 (Medium)

Item: 00-42232S

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Two charming components of the Carnaval project, scored by Donald Hunsberger for trumpet soloist Wynton Marsalis and the Eastman Wind Ensemble are combined in this freshly engraved setting. The accompaniment is accessible to high school ensembles, including "'Tis the Last Rose of Summer" and "Believe Me, If All Those Endearing Young Charms," this work will provide an opportunity to feature your trumpet soloist with these lush Irish folk tunes. (5:00)

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Series: Donald Hunsberger Wind Library

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 32

UPC: 038081483573

SKU: 00-42232S

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About the Arranger: Donald Hunsberger

Donald Hunsberger is a legendary wind band arranger and conductor whose work has shaped the sound of American wind music for decades. His arrangements are prized for their musicality, clarity of orchestration, and deep understanding of ensemble capabilities across skill levels. As a longtime faculty member at the Eastman School of Music, Hunsberger has mentored generations of conductors and wind musicians while maintaining an active composing and arranging practice.

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Why we love this

Hunsberger's gift for transparent orchestration shines here; the arrangement sits perfectly for high school ensembles without sacrificing the warmth and sophistication of the original Carnaval project. Pairing two beloved Irish melodies with a trumpet soloist creates a natural concert moment that engages audiences while giving your best trumpet player a featured, lyrical role.

What to expect

The arrangement wraps these familiar melodies in warm, gently moving harmonies that feel both nostalgic and fresh. The trumpet floats above rich chordal support, creating moments of quiet beauty and reflective lyricism that let the band settle into the intimate character of Irish folk song.

Who it's for

This score is for concert band directors seeking a thoughtful feature for a strong trumpet soloist without requiring advanced technical facility from the band. High school ensembles at the intermediate to solid intermediate level will find the accompaniment manageable and musically rewarding.

How to get the most out of it

Balance the accompaniment around the trumpet line so the soloist projects without effort; this is lyrical and intimate, not virtuosic.
Take time with the phrasing in both melodies; these folk tunes benefit from gentle rubato and breathing space between phrases.
Shape each melody's arc across the full duration, building naturally through the second strain rather than pushing the tempo.
Ensure the woodwind and brass choirs blend as a cohesive accompaniment; clarity of individual lines matters less than unified support for the solo voice.

How to use it

This works beautifully in a concert program where you want to feature a soloist with repertoire that connects emotionally with audiences. The five-minute duration makes it an ideal bridge piece, perhaps pairing it with a more energetic work or positioning it as a moment of contrast in a mixed-genre concert.