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When Irish Eyes Are Smiling: Full Orchestra, Conductor Score

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When Irish Eyes Are Smiling: Full Orchestra, Conductor Score

When Irish Eyes Are Smiling: Full Orchestra, Conductor Score

By Ernest R. Ball, ed./arr. by Timothy Broege

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The 1912 lighthearted tribute to Ireland, WHEN IRISH EYES ARE SMILING, uses text written by Chauncey Olcott and George Graff, Jr., and set to music composed by Ernest Ball (1878-1927). It has been used for over a century in various popular media and films. This orchestration has been completed by composer Timothy Broege and is part of the Kalmus Nostalgia Series. Instrumentation: 2(2nd dPicc).2.2.2: 3Saxes(AAT.opt.): 4.3.3.1: Timp.Perc: Str (9-8-7-6-5 in set).

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Series: Kalmus Nostalgia Series
Publisher: Keiser Productions, Inc.
ISBN10: 8-89-563206-0
ISBN13: 979-8-89-563206-2
UPC: 659859147000
SKU: 36-A901001
Instrumentation: 2(2nd dPicc).2.2.2: 3Saxes(AAT.opt.): 4.3.3.1: Timp.Perc: Str (9-8-7-6-5 in set)

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About the Composer: Ernest R. Ball

Ernest R. Ball (1878-1927) was an Irish-American composer and singer who became one of the most prolific songwriters of the early twentieth century. His gift for melody and his deep connection to Irish heritage made him a central figure in American popular music, with hundreds of compositions to his name. Ball's songs became standards in vaudeville, musical theater, and film, and many remain recognizable today.

Why we love this

When Irish Eyes Are Smiling is instantly recognizable and carries genuine warmth without requiring a large rehearsal investment. Timothy Broege's orchestration respects the song's straightforward charm while giving your ensemble rich harmonic colors and clear rhythmic anchor points, making it a reliable choice for pops concerts, community performances, or all-orchestra contexts where audience connection matters as much as musical sophistication.

What to expect

Nostalgic and celebratory, with a lilting Irish lilt that feels both familiar and genuinely affectionate. The orchestration warmth invites the ensemble to play with a light touch, letting the melody breathe naturally while the accompaniment provides gentle support and color.

Who it's for

Conductors seeking a crowd-pleasing encore or lighter program moment that doesn't require weeks of rehearsal. This score works for community orchestras, school orchestras looking to program a historical popular standard, or professional ensembles assembling a pops or gala concert.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the melody with the accompanimental texture so the tune stays prominent; avoid letting the fuller harmonies bury the line that audiences know and love.
  • Shape the phrasing in four-bar units to honor the song's simple, song-like construction; resist over-interpreting a piece that thrives on directness.
  • Keep the tempo steady and buoyant; this is a piece that smiles when the beat feels comfortable and inevitable rather than labored.
  • Ensure the rhythm section (timpani and percussion) locks in early rehearsals so the entire ensemble can trust the pulse and focus on blend and balance.

How to use it

Program this as a palate cleanser between heavier contemporary or classical works, or use it to close a concert on an uplifting, audience-friendly note. Its century-long cultural presence makes it an excellent choice for special occasions, community partnerships, or spring pops concerts where repertoire should invite smiling.

Skills your students will build

  • Balancing melody and accompaniment in a four-part harmonic texture
  • Maintaining steady pulse across an ensemble with optional saxophone parts
  • Playing with lyrical phrasing in a popular song arrangement
  • Responding to a conductor's interpretive choices in accessible, recognizable music

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