| 68766 | Down by the Salley Gardens |
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| Traditional (Arr. Bobrowtiz, David) |  Score
 mp3 audio
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| Category: String Orchestra |
| Grade: Medium Easy |
| Duration: 3:00 |
| Instrumentation: str=10.10(3).6.6.6 |
| Comments: Ed. by Law. |
| Description: Down by the Salley Gardens is based on a poem by Yeats written in 1889. It is thought that the Salley Gardens refer to the banks of the river at Ballysadare near Sligo. Over the many years there have been several versions of this Traditional Irish song, and arranger Bobrowitz has given us a new, beautiful version that is playable by young players. The opening introduces the melody, without harmonization, in octaves in the violins. In the middle there is an unexpected pizzicato verse and near the end, a solo violin gives way to the cello section for a final brief remembrance that will fade out. This is a wonderful arrangement that will develop musicianship, and be a delight for audiences! |