The Foggy Dew
The Foggy Dew is a setting of the popular Irish ballad of the same name. The beautiful melodies and virtuosic quasi-improvisatory solo xylophone make this a perfect piece to showcase a hotshot percussionist in your band or to bring in a guest soloist.
Medium: Solo Xylophone with Concert Band
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Composed: 2008
Duration: 4:00
Difficulty: Grade 3
Instrumentation
Flute 1/2
Oboe (optional)
Clarinet in Bb 1/2
Bass Clarinet
Bassoon (optional)
Alto Saxophone
Tenor Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone
Solo Xylophone
Trumpet in Bb 1/2
Horn in F 1/2
Trombone 1/2
Euphonium
(Baritone T.C.)
Tuba
Timpani
Bells
Percussion (Suspended Cymbal, Wind Chimes)
Program Notes
Arranged from Nathan Daughtrey's "The Celtic Xylophone (Book 2)" (Item #14660) for solo xylophone and marimba trio, The Foggy Dew is a setting of the popular Irish ballad of the same name. The beautiful melodies and virtuosic quasi-improvisatory solo xylophone make this a perfect piece to showcase a hotshot percussionist in your band or to bring in a guest soloist.
