The poignant lament “Mo Chile Mear” (My Gallant Hero) was authored after the defeat of the Scots and their Celtic allies at the Battle of Culloden in 1746, ending dreams of independence from English rule. Michael's emotional setting opens with a flute solo then builds gradually as layers of instrumental groups are added. The piece shifts to a lilting 6/8 style, propelled by the percussion section, and culminates in a majestic statement by the entire ensemble.
Instrumentation | Number of Parts | Pages Per Part |
---|---|---|
FULL SCORE | 1 | 20 |
FLUTE | 8 | 1 |
OBOE | 2 | 1 |
BASSOON | 2 | 1 |
BB CLARINET 1 | 6 | 1 |
BB CLARINET 2 | 6 | 1 |
BB BASS CLARINET | 2 | 1 |
EB ALTO SAXOPHONE 1 | 2 | 1 |
EB ALTO SAXOPHONE 2 | 2 | 1 |
BB TENOR SAXOPHONE | 2 | 1 |
EB BARITONE SAXOPHONE | 1 | 1 |
BB TRUMPET 1 | 4 | 1 |
BB TRUMPET 2 | 4 | 1 |
F HORN | 4 | 1 |
TROMBONE | 4 | 1 |
BARITONE B.C. | 2 | 1 |
BARITONE T.C. | 2 | 1 |
TUBA | 4 | 1 |
STRING BASS | 1 | 1 |
PERCUSSION 1 | 2 | 1 |
PERCUSSION 2 | 2 | 1 |
MALLET PERCUSSION | 2 | 1 |
TIMPANI | 1 | 1 |
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The poignant lament “Mo Chile Mear” (My Gallant Hero) was authored after the defeat of the Scots and their Celtic allies at the Battle of Culloden in 1746, ending dreams of independence from English rule. Michael's emotional setting opens with a flute solo then builds gradually as layers of instrumental groups are added. The piece shifts to a lilting 6/8 style, propelled by the percussion section, and culminates in a majestic statement by the entire ensemble.
Prices and availability subject to change without notice.
Series: MusicWorks Grade 2
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