Description

Of the 500 pieces written by Thomas P. Westendorf, this is his most famous ballad, and is often (falsely) categorized as Irish. It continues to be popular, appearing in films/TV, and has been recorded by many over the years (Bing Crosby, Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley). It begins in the traditional 4/4 and transitions to 6/8. Score and Set of Parts. Performance Time: approx. 3:20.

https://youtu.be/G9DtJGxyisM

String Quartet, Woodwind Quartet
String Trio: Two Violins, Viola; Viola Trio
Woodwind Trios: Flute Trio; Bb Clarinet Trio; Flute, Bb Clarinet Bassoon; Flute, Oboe, Bassoon

Additional information

Level of Difficulty	Intermediate
Genre	Folk and World
Quartets	String Quartet, Woodwind Quartet
Trios	Clarinet Trio, Flute Trio, String Trio, String Trio: Vln, Vln, Vla, Woodwind Trio (Fl, Cl, Bsn), Woodwind Trio (Fl, Fl/Ob, Cl)