Lough Lene

Lough Lene, named for a picturesque lake in Ireland, is a lyrical ballad influenced by the lush sounds of traditional Irish music. The pure diatonic harmonic setting is enriched with the use of suspensions and added ninth chords, while the sparing inclusion of grace notes in the melody recalls the improvised ornamentation characteristic of the genre. This evocative tune will be memorable to performers and listeners alike.

Program Notes

Lough Lene, named for a picturesque lake in Ireland, is a lyrical ballad influenced by the lush sounds of traditional Irish music. The pure diatonic harmonic setting is enriched with the use of suspensions and added ninth chords, while the sparing inclusion of grace notes in the melody recalls the improvised ornamentation characteristic of the genre. The upper three saxophone voices exchange iterations of the main theme throughout, while a contrasting interlude is presented by the piano and soprano saxophone.

Grade Level: 4
Copyright: 2022
Number of Players: 5
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Type: Quintet
Category: Woodwind

Instrumentation

Soprano Saxophone
Alto Saxophone
Tenor Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone
Piano