We'll rant and we'll roar

... For Leah Everdell whose memory lives on in this music ...

Sirett, Mark G (born in 1952) [ Canada ]

Edition
Published by Boosey & Hawkes Inc. [USA] , 2008
Ref. : M051-47771-5 , "Choral Music Experience-In Low voice"
ISMN/ISBN : 9790051477715
 
Description
Text in: English
Genre-Style-Form: Secular ; Folk music ; Sailors' song ; ballad
Mood of the piece: turbulent ; lively ; humorous ; powerful
Type of Choir: TBB  (3 men voices )
Instrumentation: Piano  (1 instrumental part(s))
Instruments: Piano (1)
Difficulty choir (incr.from 1 to 5): 2
Difficulty conductor (incr.from A to E): C
Tonality: G major
Duration: 2.5 min.
Number of verses: 4
Origin: Canada ; Newfoundland
Source of text: Newfoundland
Comment(s): A variation of the English sea shanty, Spanish Ladies, We'll Rant and We'll Roar is one of Canada's best-loved folksongs. This shanty should be performed with a bold swagger, full of life and a sense of humor.