Edward-Rhys Harry
Der Wellerman
Bald möge der Wellerman kommen (2021)
for male choir
Duration: 3'
Choir: male choir
Der Wellerman
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Work introduction
This is an upbeat, humorous arrangement of the traditional sea shanty from New Zealand. This is an arrangement for male choirs (TTBB).It should be treated as a 'feature' piece as it is fast paced and very rousing for both audience and choir alike!
The crew of a sailing boat are singing their way through their 'shift' at work, waiting for the supply ship to come and bring them sugar, tea and rum!
The middle section is somewhat slower and reflective before a rousing and 'accelerando' final section designed to put a smile on everyone's' faces! A worthy addition to the repertoire of all male choirs!