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Band concert band - Grade 3 SKU: CF.CPS211F Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven. Arranged by Andrew Balent. Concert Band (CPS). Full score. With Standard notation. 20 pages. Carl Fischer Music #CPS211F. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CPS211F). ISBN 9781491153055. UPC: 680160910557.A very interesting new setting for band of British folk songs that were actually arranged for voice and piano by Beethoven! Arranger Balent has created a delightful three section piece based on Beethoven's work. It is a colorful new rhapsody for band that works exceptionally well. It would be a refreshing piece in a concert or contest program.Beethoven wrote at least nine folk song settings from the British Isles. Originally for piano and voice, three of them are included in this medley:The Pulse of an Irishman (Irish) - Alexander BoswellBonny Laddie, Highland Laddie (Scottish) - James HoggThe Minstrel Boy (Irish) - Willam SmythYour band will enjoy playing this unusual part of musical history.Performance Time: 4:00.