Captain O’Kane’s Lament

A beautiful melody in a stunning setting with flowing counterpoint that provides opportunities for every section to play both the tune and the harmony! This is a perfect festival piece for both middle and high school, even though it is all in first position, except for the basses, who shift to 3rd position. This setting of Captain O’Kane’s Lament (An Irish Air), by Bob Phillips, is highly playable and will become a favorite. (3:10)