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RIVER SONG --- back |
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| Having worked with these scores and kids for many years I have found it helpful to introduce each piece in certain ways that help to understand the background of the music and its setting as well as inspire the imagination and enthusiasm of the kids. On this page are some suggestions that you may find helpful starting points. The pictures below can help to set the mood of this piece. - Keith Sharp | ||
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| About the CELTIC series: |
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| About RIVER SONG |
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 "Oh, Shannon of Brian of Boroma, very wonderful, your laugh's greatness, how you cease from noisy mirth where you stretch toward the sea in comfort. At the loop towards the Danaans' Waterfall you may not overflow your shackles; there you go the more slowly, at departure you touch near Limerick." - translated from Gaelic language - from "Oh, Shannon of Brian Boroma" by Diarmaid Ó Bhriain who wrote this around AD 1600. It was part of a poetic contest with Tadhg Óg Ó Huiginn to determine which part of Ireland owned the River Shannon. |
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| A rich, lyrical piece with contrasting “rustic” middle section and musical interest shared evenly amongst the parts. A program depicting the course of a river underlies this composition. The Celtic-style themes and rolling cello line appeal to students and audiences alike. An ideal selection for high school ensemble. |
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| Useful points to remember: |
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| · Great for 4th grade to 8th grade players · Useful study in legato playing. · Evenly written for all parts. · Lively rustic middle section. |
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| Your suggestions are important and welcome! |
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| If you have some additional suggestions that can help in the classroom, please share them with us. We will add your comments to this page to make it a richer resource for everybody. Simply send an e-mail (suggestions@musichouse.com.au). |
