Irish Washerwoman
Irish Washerwoman is one of the most well-known and beloved Irish jigs. This arrangement for solo xylophone and concert band originally appeared in a collection of Irish tunes for xylophone and marimba trio, titled "The Celtic Xylophone, Book 1" (CAP 11640). It is the perfect showpiece for a percussionist wanting to display his or her two-mallet keyboard technique.
Medium: Solo Xylophone w/ Band
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Composed: 2006
Duration: 2:00
Difficulty: Grade 4
Instrumentation
Flute 1/2
Oboe (optional)
Clarinet in Bb 1/2
Bass Clarinet
Bassoon (optional)
Alto Saxophone 1/2
Tenor Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone
SOLO XYLOPHONE
Trumpet in Bb 1/2
Horn in F 1/2
Trombone 1/2
Euphonium
(Baritone T.C.)
Tuba
Medium Concert Tom
Bass Drum
Program Notes
Irish Washerwoman is one of the most well-known and beloved Irish jigs. This arrangement for solo xylophone and concert band originally appeared in a collection of Irish tunes for xylophone and marimba trio, titled "The Celtic Xylophone, Book 1" (CAP 11640). It is the perfect showpiece for a percussionist wanting to display his or her two-mallet keyboard technique.
