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.
