Variations on an Irish Tune (Brian Balmages) for String Orchestra Intermediate Concerto in C Major

Concerto in C Major

Jingle Bells

Until the early 1800's

6 (Vivaldi) * Concerto in G Minor (Vivaldi) * Country Dance (Weber) * German Dance (Dittersdorf) * Gigue (Veracini) * Concerto for Two Violins in D Minor

Variations on an Irish Tune (Brian Balmages) for String Orchestra Intermediate Concerto in C MajorVariations on an Irish Tune is based on The Minstrel Boy by Thomas Moore, one of the most important figures in 19th century Irish music. After a brief, heralding introduction, the piece moves into a drone, simulating the sound of bagpipes. At this point, the original tune is presented in its entirety. Slight variations on the opening motif then begin to appear as the work moves into a lyrical section. The second section is not a literal variation of