Ash grove (2020/2023)

The Ash Grove is a traditional Welsh folk song dating back to the early 1800's. The melody has been used by numerous composers in a variety of ways over the ...

This version was orchestrated for and premiered by Katie Brimhall and the FSU Campus band.

Concert Band
Kyle W. Brown (b. 1995)
Duration: 4’00”

Program Notes: The Ash Grove is a traditional Welsh folk song dating back to the early 1800’s. The melody has been used by numerous composers in a variety of ways over the years. I’ve always been inspired by folk songs, and this one holds a special place in my heart. This song is the first folk song that I can remember singing with a choir. It has been dancing in the back of my mind ever since. This version is inspired by traditional wind band sounds (Percy Grainger, Gustav Holst, etc.) and post-minimal techniques (John Adams, Adam Schoenberg, John Mackey, etc.)

Flexible Instrumentation: