Lanigan's Ball

Music from Ireland is very intriguing to audiences and musicians. It fits so well with concert band instrumentation that it always sounds great, and this piece is no exception. Starting with a solo clarinet playing a lively jig, it blossoms into a dramatic presentation of the folk song before relaxing into a section of repose based on the song Binnorie. The percussion is then highlighted in a build-up to the rousing climax where the tunes are combined for a dramatic conclusion.