Product Description
"The Wellerman" is a popular sea shanty that originated from New Zealand in the 19th century. The song tells the story of a group of whalers who are waiting for a supply ship called the "Wellerman" to arrive and bring them provisions, including sugar, tea, and rum. The crew is eagerly anticipating the arrival of the Wellerman and they sing the song to keep their spirits up while they work. The song has gained renewed popularity in recent years through social media, with many people creating their own versions and adaptations.
This version by Scaver of "The Wellerman" is arranged for normal concert band and can also be performed by young concert band due to the easy parts for a lot of instruments.
In addition to being performed by concert band, this arrangement can also be performed with children using boomwhackers and/or recorders. The parts are easy enough for young musicians to learn and can be a fun and engaging way to introduce them to the world of music.
Instruments:
Keyboard (chords)
Guitar (chords)
Boomwackers
Sopr. Recorder
Flute
Flute (easy)
Oboe Bassoon 1,2
Clarinet Bb 1,2,3
Clarinet Bb (easy)
Bass Clarinet
Sopr. Clarinet
Alto Saxophone 1,2
Alto Saxophone (easy)
Tenor Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone
Bass Saxophone
Trumpet Bb 1,2,3
Trumpet (easy)
Horn F 1/2,3/4
Trombone 1,2
Euphonium
Tuba
Contrabastuba C
Timpani
Xylophone
Percussion 1,2
Tambourine
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