This colorful, exciting piece describes the adventures on a British ship dating back to the 16th century. Adding to the fun are parts for triangle, tambourine, and bass drum. The Arethusa is correlated to
First published in 1835, the Southern Harmony and Musical Companion was one of the most popular tunebooks ever published. Taken from this collection, Bozrah comes to life once again
Hauntingly beautiful, this arrangement in E minor of an old Irish air brings sweeping melodies and rich harmonies together in a way that only Atwell can do. Shifting required for cello and bass
This lilting and hypnotic melody originates from the oral tradition of 19th-century American boat songs. Set in 3/4 time in the easy key of E-minor, this haunting tune will transport students to the deck of
Ignatius Sancho (1729-1780) was born on a slave ship bound for the Spanish West Indies. He ended up in London in the service of a duke where he learned to read, write, and learn music on his own. Sancho was
Here is a fantastic treatment of four popular American folk songs: Little Liza Jane; Black is the Color of My True Love's Hair; All the Pretty Little Horses and Sweet Betsy from Pike.
This medley of folksongs is equal parts Italian and Irish. The work begins with the well-known Irish folksongs The Girl I Let Behind Me; No One Can Love Like an Irishman; The Galway Piper; and the