Summer Dance - Band Score

Summer Dance is a Concert Band piece in the Style of Traditional Irish Folk Music, Commissioned for the A Natural Concert Band. Part of the charm of Celtic folk styles revolves around the built in redundancy. Traditional Irish Music was taught by rote, with musicians and dancers copying a leader. However, another celebrated aspect of this great style is good natured competition. Typically, two groups would meet, show off their skills, playfully mock each other, and eventually cooperate and perform together. This work reflects that fun style. I hope you enjoy it. It is for my Irish wife, Marie, and dedicated to my Irish Cousins, Alice, Jack, and the entire Giffin Gang.