Happy Present Meet
Wellerman for Flex-Band (Score and Parts)
Arranger: Paul Murtha
Level: 2
This well-known whaling song from New Zealand has been at the forefront of the rise in popularity of sea shanties. Featuring a memorable melody, rich harmonies, and a nice mix of textures, here is a great-sounding setting scored for flexible instrumentation.
CONDUCTOR SCORE (FULL SCORE) 1
PT.1 - FLUTE 8
PT.1 - OBOE 2
PT.1 - BB CLARINET/BB TRUMPET 6
PT.1 - VIOLIN 4
PT.2 - BB CLARINET/BB TRUMPET 6
PT.2 - EB ALTO SAXOPHONE 2
PT.2 - VIOLIN 4
PT.3 - BB CLARINET 4
PT.3 - BB TENOR SAXOPHONE 2
PT.3 - EB ALTO SAX/ALTO CLAR. 2
PT.3 - F HORN 2
PT.3 - VIOLIN 2
PT.3 - VIOLA 4
PT.4 - BB TENOR SAX/BAR. T.C. 4
PT.4 - F HORN 2
PT.4 - TROMBONE/BAR. B.C./BSN. 4
PT.4 - CELLO 2
PT.5 - BB BASS CLARINET 2
PT.5 - TROMBONE/BAR. B.C./BSN. 4
PT.5 - BARITONE T.C. 2
PT.5 - EB BARITONE SAXOPHONE 2
PT.5 - TUBA 4
PT. 5 - CELLO/BASS 2
PERCUSSION 1 3
PERCUSSION 2 3
MALLET PERCUSSION 3
TIMPANI 1