Women of the British Isles: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
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Women of the British Isles: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

By Traditional / Arranged by David M. Martin

Grade: 3

Item: 35-PK01708837
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Women of the British Isles - Full Score $13.00
Women of the British Isles - Flute Piccolo $2.50
Women of the British Isles - Oboe $2.50
Women of the British Isles - Bassoon $2.50
Women of the British Isles - Clarinet 1 $2.50
Women of the British Isles - Clarinet 2 $2.50
Women of the British Isles - Clarinet 3 $2.50
Women of the British Isles - Bass Clarinet $2.50
Women of the British Isles - Alto Sax 1 $2.50
Women of the British Isles - Alto Sax 2 $2.50
Women of the British Isles - Tenor Saxophone $2.50
Women of the British Isles - Baritone Saxophone $2.50
Women of the British Isles - Trumpet 1 $2.50
Women of the British Isles - Trumpet 2 $2.50
Women of the British Isles - Trumpet 3 $2.50
Women of the British Isles - Horn 1 $2.50
Women of the British Isles - Horn 2 $2.50
Women of the British Isles - Trombone 1 $2.50
Women of the British Isles - Trombone 2 $2.50
Women of the British Isles - Trombone 3 $2.50
Women of the British Isles - Euphonium TC $2.50
Women of the British Isles - Euphonium BC $2.50
Women of the British Isles - Tuba $2.50
Women of the British Isles - Timpani $2.50
Women of the British Isles - Mallets $2.50
Women of the British Isles - Snare Drum $2.50
Women of the British Isles - Tenor Drum $2.50
Women of the British Isles - Crash Cymbals Bass Drum $2.50

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Four British folk songs honor the strong, independent women of the British Isles. Included are DUBLIN CITY (SPANISH LADY), MOLLY MALONE (COCKLES AND MUSSELS), WRAGGLE, TAGGLE GYPSY, and GREEN GROW THE RUSHES.

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Publisher: Hal Leonard
SKU: 35-PK01708837

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About the Composer: Traditional

Traditional folk music represents the collective voice of communities across generations. These songs emerged from the British Isles over centuries, carrying stories of ordinary people and their experiences. Folk melodies persist because they capture something essential about human emotion and resilience that transcends time.

Why we love this

David M. Martin's arrangement brings these narratives to concert band with genuine respect for the source material while making them accessible at Grade 3. The four selections work beautifully as a thematic suite, allowing you to program substantive content that resonates with audiences without requiring virtuosic technical demands from your ensemble.

What to expect

These songs breathe with authenticity and warmth. You'll find yourself drawn into intimate character sketches set against the wider context of folk tradition. The music feels both intimate and celebratory, inviting the audience into stories they may recognize or discover for the first time.

Who it's for

Band directors looking for Grade 3 material that programs with artistic purpose rather than convenience. This works particularly well for bands wanting to explore cultural repertoire or build a concert around themes of historical significance and storytelling.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the melodic lines across sections so the folk melodies sing clearly. These songs rely on their vocal character, which works best when the arranging doesn't get buried under harmonic weight.
  • Pay attention to the text and character of each tune. Spanish Lady carries different energy than Molly Malone; let those distinctions shape your tempo choices and phrasing.
  • Consider the dynamic landscape across all four pieces. Varying intensity and texture between songs prevents the concert from feeling static.

How to use it

Feature this as a complete suite within a larger concert, allowing the four pieces to build a coherent narrative arc. The thematic focus on women's voices makes it particularly effective for programming around cultural studies, social history, or simply as a substantial musical statement that centers stories often marginalized in traditional concert band repertoire.

Skills your students will build

  • Singing melodic lines through an instrument (maintaining legit, vocal phrasing in a concert band context)
  • Balancing accompaniment textures with featured melodies
  • Interpreting style and character from folk sources
  • Reading and responding to dynamic and articulation markings that shape narrative clarity
  • Ensemble blend when multiple sections carry thematic material simultaneously

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