The sounds of Ireland resonate in this setting of the carol. The piece includes the sounds of Irish ornamentation, modal harmonies, and lively dance rhythms.
The Two Irish Songs were arranged in 1983 at my suggestion. My cousin, Ed Searl, was studying voice with Novie Greene at the time, and it was through him that I made her acquaintance. The three of
This alto sax solo begins with the piano playing a gentle motif of the theme and then joins in with the solo line playing the theme in a straight forward fashion. The theme is now stated in a modified