An Australian Sea Ballad

The Australian folk song "Catalpa" was inspired by the escape of Irish prisoners from a jail in Freemantle, Western Australia in 1876. It is said that the song became so popular in area pubs that it was banned and anyone caught singing it would be arrested.

This beautiful setting allows for the utmost blend and sonority of the full band and provides a wonderful contrasting moment in any concert program.

Included are:

• Score
• Flute
• Oboe
• B-flat Clarinet 1
• B-flat Clarinet 2
• E-flat Alto Clarinet
• B-flat Bass Clarinet
• E-flat Alto Saxophone 1
• E-flat Alto Saxophone 2
• B-flat Tenor Saxophone
• E-flat Baritone Saxophone
• B-flat Trumpet 1
• B-flat Trumpet 2
• F Horn
• Trombone / Baritone B.C. / Bassoon
• Baritone T.C.
• Tuba
• Bells
• Percussion
• Timpani