The Oak and the Ash

This Northumbrian Folksong, arranged for unison voice and piano by Nico Muhly in 2015, is proud of its roots. It is a piece where the protagonist is a long way from home and wishing to be back amongst her own flora and fauna.

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Resources

  1. Telling a Story with Song

  2. Breathing and Airflow

  3. Performance Skills

  4. Dynamics

  5. Tempo, Pulse, Counting

  6. Figurenotes - The Oak and the Ash

Credits

Music by:
Nico Muhly
Text by:
Anon.

Performance track

Singers:
National Youth Choir of Great Britan Girls' Youth Choir
Conductor:
Rachel Staunton
Accompanist:
Dan Moriyama

Backing track

Piano Backing Tracks:
Nathan Williamson

Song Details

Genre:
Northumbrian Folksong
Tempo:
Simple Crotchet = 96
Time Signature:
4/4
Key Signature:
D Minor
Tonality:
Minor
Range:
C4 - C5
Piano Supporting Melody:
Yes