This arrangement can be used as a flex-5-tet and can therefore also be used on days when the orchestra is less well-staffed. In this case, the cue notes must always be played. A wonderful piece for the musical accompaniment of festive or church occasions!

The origins of this popular Irish melody remain a mystery to this day. The song may date back to the siege of Londonderry in 1690. The song was also performed under the title "Old Irish Air". It was under this title that "O Danny Boy" (lyric...