First published in 1971, An Irish Rhapsody has become a staple in the literature for young concert bands. It demonstrates Clare Grundman’s mastery of orchestration and exceptional treatment of transitions and pacing. Including the folk melodies The Morren (Minstrel Boy), I Know Where I’m Going, Shepher’s Lamb Reel, Cockles and Mussels, The Rakes of Mallow and Kathleen O’More, it is just as fresh-sounding and effective today as it was more than 30 years ago! (Grade 3) (6:45)

Recorded by the North Texas Wind Symphony – Eugene Corporon, conductor. Teaching Music through Performance in Band, Vol. 2, Grade 2-3 Reference Recordings, CD-466. Used with permission from GIA Publications, Inc.