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Sheet music front cover for Irish Tune from County Derry, arranged for flute quartet by Elizabeth Jolly.

Irish Tune from County Derry

"Danny Boy"

Percy Aldridge Grainger

Arranged by

Elizabeth Jolly

Flute Quartet

Flute 1

Flute 2

Flute 3

Alto Flute (or Flute 4)

Duration

0:02:30

Percy Grainger (1882–1961) was an Australian composer and pianist known for his inventive folk-inspired works and rich harmonies. A pioneer in experimental music, he blended traditional melodies with innovative textures and expressive depth. Irish Tune from County Derry, based on the folk song Danny Boy, is one of his most treasured arrangements, renowned for its warmth and lyrical beauty. This flexible flute quartet arrangement captures Grainger’s lush harmonies and flowing lines in this setting suitable for intermediate players.

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