Going Home & The Skye Boat Song
Going Home and The Skye Boat Song are now, by popular request, published by SafeMusic Limited. These much-loved melodies can be performed as a short medley or independently.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
| TITLE | Going Home & The Skye Boat Song |
|---|---|
| COMPOSER |
Dvorak/Traditional |
| ARRANGER | Going Home - Geoff Kingston/The Skye Boat Song - Ian Macpherson |
| CATEGORY | Concert Band & Bagpipes |
| CATALOGUE NO | SM0224 |
| DURATION | Circa 4 mins |
| ABOUT THIS WORK | “Going Home” (Largo from Dvorak’s New World Symphony) and “The Skye Boat Song” are now, by popular request, published by SafeMusic Limited. Arranged for Bagpipes and Concert Band these much-loved melodies can be performed as a short medley or independently. Imaginatively scored, the setting of “Going Home” has the feel Verdi’s ‘Va, pensiero’ with a gently rocking rhythm leading to a dramatic climax. “The Skye Boat Song”, arranged by Ian Macpherson, again is beautifully scored and compliments this traditional Scottish Slow Air with creative underpinning harmony and rhythmic nuances. These new and original settings are ideal for bands of all grades and ideal for concert or outdoor performances. |
| DIFFICULTY | This piece has difficulty rating of 2.5 on a scale one through 6, with 6 being the hardest. Click here to see how we grade our band sets. |
| INSTRUMENTATION | Bagpipes Piccolo Flutes 1-2 Oboes 1-2 Eb Clarinet Bb Clarinets 1-2-3 Bass Clarinet Eb Alto Saxophones 1-2 Bb Tenor Saxophone Eb Baritone Saxophone Bassoons 1-2 Horns 1-2 Horns 3-4 Trumpets 1-2-3 Tenor Trombones 1-2 Bass Trombone Euphonium Tuba Timpani Side Drum Cymbals Bass Drum Glockenspiel Bass Guitar (Optional) For a list of parts supplied under our free postage scheme, please visit FAQ's. |









