The Parting Glass (arr. Sylvia Miles) by Traditional Sheet Music for SSAA Choir at Sheet Music Direct

Product Details

Title The Parting Glass (arr. Sylvia Miles)

Artist Traditional

Score Type

PDF, Included with PASS

Composer Traditional

Arranger Sylvia Miles

Format Digital Sheet Music

Pages 8

Arrangement SSAA Choir

Publisher Sylvia Miles

Level 3

Product ID 1722211

Genre Irish Folk Celtic Early Music

Instruments Choir

Product Description

The Parting Glass is a Scottish traditional song, also long sung in Ireland. The parting glass was the stirrup-cup, the final hospitality offered to a departing guest.
The song was first published in 1654, though there's evidence that it was sung well before that.
It's a melody that really flows, so make the most of all the flowing quavers, in all parts. Snatch a breath when you can!
There's a great soprano solo in the final verse, full of poignancy, and sadness at the parting.
I arranged The Parting Glass for my dear friend Liz Yeowell, who memorably sang that solo.

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