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NOW AVAILABLE! A New Anthology of Irish Sheet Music Arrangements by Dorothy Barth:
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The Five Suites: Maidens of Melody,  Mainly Mary, Treasured Tresses,  Mostly Molly, Lastly Lasses
To introduce Maidens of Melody,  here is an excerpt from the Preface: Irish music cast its spell early on in the dozen years I have performed as a duo of violin and recorders, so it was inevitable that I would be drawn to create new arrangements for this intimate combination of instruments. The vast treasury of tunes (1850 in all!) that comprises O’Neill’s Music of Ireland provided the melodies and inspiration for my second collection of duo arrangements. Many of the tunes called out to be grouped thematically, and an enticing theme that emerged is that of the maiden who inspires the melody. Maidens of Melody presents five such “suites” of tunes.... .....As in the previous collection, these arrangements can be played recorder and violin, flute and violin, or two violins. If the upper part is played on recorder, it is suggested that the recorder player switch between soprano, alto, and tenor recorders in accordance with the range and mood of each piece. We prefer to play the faster reels and gigs on soprano recorder and the more lyrical pieces on tenor recorder.  It is my hope that these suites of melodies will be enjoyed by lovers of Celtic music both at home and for weddings and special events--and not just if your name is Mary or Molly! Maidens of Melody is attractively produced in 8-1/2 by 11 inch format, spiral-bound, color front and back covers with plastic overlay, using high quality white laser paper. No plans have currently been made for mass production of Maidens of Melody.
The five suites contain 35 melodies in all, both lyrical and lively. In the coming weeks, we will add a representative sound sample from each suite played on violin and recorder.
From Maidens of Melody:	The Gentle Maiden
From Mainly Mary	My Pretty Mary
From Treasured Tresses	The Red Haired Girl
From Mostly Molly
From Lastly Lasses:
Order Maidens of Melody You may order Maidens of Melody  for $24.00 per copy plus shipping. All shipping is via U.S. Priority Mail. Shipping rates are listed below: 1 copy:  Add $6.00 shipping 2 copies:  Add $8.00 shipping 3-10 copies: Add $10.00 shipping   California Residents please add 7.375% sales tax. We currently accept orders within the U.S. only. Please include Maidens of Melody Order in your subject line and indicate how many copies you wish to order. Please also indicate your mailing address. We will email  back with additional order information.  Special:  Order one copy of Maidens of Melody  and one copy of Playford Promenade for $40 total plus $8 shipping. We prefer getting order information and inquiries by email, but you are welcome to call if you have  additional questions. (707) 554-4874
Learn about Dorothy Barth's previous anthology of sheet music: Playford Promenade:  Music for Grand Occasions.
New Useful information for those who wish to learn the recorder
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