Shores of Ireland

Winner of the 2008 Merle J. Isaac Composition Contest, Senior Division, this lovely tune captures the feel of Ireland with its lush harmonies and pleasing melodies. Starting with a four-measure violin solo, the theme recurs throughout the piece in different sections of the orchestra, in the keys of A minor and E minor. An easily accessible piece in 6/8 time! This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.