Irish Washerwoman
Arranger/Composer: Nathan Daughtrey
Item Code: 11870
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Xylophone Feature
Irish Washerwoman is one of the most well-known and beloved Irish jigs. This arrangement for solo xylophone and concert band originally appeared in a collection of Irish tunes for xylophone and marimba trio, titled "The Celtic Xylophone, Book 1" (CAP 11640). It is the perfect showpiece for a percussionist wanting to display his or her two-mallet keyboard technique.
Program Notes
Irish Washerwoman is one of the most well-known and beloved Irish jigs. This arrangement for solo xylophone and concert band originally appeared in a collection of Irish tunes for xylophone and marimba trio, titled "The Celtic Xylophone, Book 1" (CAP 11640). It is the perfect showpiece for a percussionist wanting to display his or her two-mallet keyboard technique.
Grade Level: 3
Copyright: 2006
Number of Players: Standard + 1
Duration: 2:00
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Type: With Soloist
Programming: Multicultural
Category: Concert Band
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Instrumentation
Flute 1/2
Oboe (optional)
Clarinet in Bb 1/2
Bass Clarinet
Bassoon (optional)
Alto Saxophone 1/2
Tenor Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone
SOLO XYLOPHONE
Trumpet in Bb 1/2
Horn in F 1/2
Trombone 1/2
Euphonium
(Baritone T.C.)
Tuba
Medium Concert Tom
Bass Drum