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Dorothy Barth Sheet Music Arrangements and Compositions:

Celtic Duo Arrangements         Original Solos and Duos

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Playford Promenade

Maidens of Melody Volume 1

Maidens of Melody Volume 2

Of Castles, Kings, and Courts

Flautilla

 Green: Songs that Celebrate Our Natural World

Finding the Faerie's Voice

   The Faerie Fiddler

  Songs from Euterpe

Old English and Celtic sheet music arranged for two instruments (6 volumes)

  • The source tunes for these volumes include Playford's Dancing Master, O'Neill's Music of Ireland, and The Gow Collection of Scottish Dance Music. Six volumes have been completed and are now available for purchase.

  • Original compositions (three volumes)

Click on the cover icons below to go directly to the web page for each book. There you will find sound samples, background information, and Paypal order information. You may also order the music on this page.

It has taken Dorothy Barth over 3 years to complete this music. If you love Celtic music, you will gain hours of enjoyment from these arrangements. Performers, these volumes are a great resource for duo gigs!

Not only are these volumes delightful to play, they  are beautifully produced on high-quality paper in a gig-friendly spiral-bound format. Each volume features beautiful cover art with protective plastic overlays. 

Original Compositions (3 volumes)

Finding the Faerie's Voice (recorder solos and duos)
The Faerie Fiddler
(violin solos and duos)
Songs from Euterpe
(solos for flute or recorder; also playable on violin)

Thank you for helping to make  my series of Celtic and Old English music anthologies a popular choice for weddings, special events, and recitals!
DUO ARRANGEMENTS (6 Volumes)

Playford Promenade new printing: The new printing of Playford Promenade is printed on heavy white laser stock and features wonderful art by Ruth Sanderson on the front cover. 

Click on the cover learn more about Playford Promenade and listen to sound samples. 

Number of copies currently  available: 18

Cost: $24 plus shipping

 

  Dorothy Barth's article about creating Playford Promenade was featured in the 
Spring 2010 issue of Fiddler Magazine!

 

O’Neill’s Music of Ireland provided the melodies and inspiration for Dorothy Barth's  second collection of duo arrangements. The theme that emerged is that of the Celtic maiden who inspired the melody.

Maidens of Melody Volume One presents five such suites of tunes....35 songs, both lyrical and lively. This anthology is wonderful for Celtic weddings and receptions. Click on the cover for more information and sound samples!

Click on the cover learn more about Maidens of Melody Volume One and listen to sound samples.

Back in stock! Number of copies currently  available: 10

Cost: $24 plus shipping

 

 

Maidens of Melody Volume Two includes odes to Bridget, Catherine, Kathleen, Kitty, Nancy, and Peggy. This anthology includes both upbeat and lyrical songs arranged as duos and is wonderful for weddings, receptions, St. Patrick Day events, and Celtic Faires

Click on the cover learn more about Maidens of Melody Volume Two and listen to sound samples. 

Number of copies currently  available: 11

Cost: $24 plus shipping

 

 

 

Of Castles, Kings, and Courts includes 26 traditional Old English, Irish, and Scottish melodies arranged for two instruments (violin/recorder, violin/flute, or two violins). This collection is great for period weddings, receptions and re-enactments.

Click on the cover learn more about Of Castles, Kings, and Courts and listen to sound samples.

Number of copies currently  available: 1

Cost: $24 plus shipping

 

 

 

 

Flautilla includes 24 Old English, Irish, and Scottish hornpipes, sea songs, and songs dedicated to sea captains. The tunes are arranged for two C instruments: recorder/violin, flute/violin, or two violins. Great for all those who love to sea and for re-enactment at Pirate Faires cropping up across the land!

Click on the cover learn more about Flautilla and listen to sound samples.

Number of copies currently  available: 6

Cost: $20 plus shipping

 

 

 
Green: Songs that Celebrate Our Natural World is Dorothy Barth's sixth volume of Celtic duo arrangements and includes 35 tunes bearing titles that reflect the Celtic reverence for and delight in the beauty of their lands. 

A great choice for St. Patrick's Day and Earth Day celebrations, Green also makes good wedding music since it contains both contemplative and lively pieces. 

Click on the cover learn more about Green, listen to sound samples, and place an order.

Number of copies currently  available: 9

Cost: $24 plus shipping

 

The recorder is the perfect faerie's voice.  Finding the Faerie's Voice includes:

20 elf song recorder solos (in seasonal suites)  
recorder duos for a Woodland Wedding

All are original compositions by Dorothy Barth.

Click on the cover learn more about Finding the Faerie's Voice, listen to sound samples, and place an order.

Number of copies currently  available: 5

Cost: $20 plus shipping

 

The Faerie Fiddler contains 15 elfin pieces for solo violin and 5 elfin duos. The pieces promote off-the-string (spiccato) playing, trills, and ornaments (the faerie's vocabulary!). Whimsical verses accompany each piece and are used throughout the book to reinforce musical concepts. 

Click on the cover learn more about The Faerie Fiddler, listen to sound samples, and place an order.

Currently out of print

 

 

 
NEW Songs from Euterpe. Sixteen Solos for Meditation, Ritual, or Sacred Dance.  Dorothy's ninth volume of music (and third volume of original compositions) fittingly honors the nine muses in meditative and dance pieces written for solo flute or recorder

Four of the Muse songs can also be adapted for use in belly dance, either on flute, recorder, violin (or any C instrument).  

The second part of this volume, Island Gaia, contains songs inspired by a trip to the Big Island of Hawaii.

Click on the cover learn more about Songs from Euterpe, listen to sound samples, and place an order.

Number of copies currently  available: 3

Cost: $18 plus shipping

 

Special Offer: Purchase the 6-volume set of Celtic Duo arrangements by Dorothy Barth for $125 
(Save $15 over individual purchase price)

A wonderful addition to your recreational or gig music library! This library also makes a great gift for a musical friend or family member.

Playford Promenade: Music for Grand Occasions
Maidens of Melody Volume 1
Maidens of Melody Volume 2
Of Castles, Kings, and Courts
Flautilla: Sea Songs Salty and Serene
Green: Songs that Celebrate Our Natural World

Where have Dorothy Barth's arrangements and compositions been played thus far?

In the U.S.:  Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri,  Nebraska, New York, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming    

In South America:  Brazil

In Canada: 
Ontario, British Columbia, Manitoba

In Europe: England, Scotland, Germany, Spain

In Australia: Victoria, New South Wales

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