Dream Angus

Dream Angus 
Traditional
Arranged by Allan Herbie Jones 
For Flute Ensemble
Published by Forton Music
Includes score and parts

Instrumentation: 
Piccolo 
3 C Flutes
2 Alto Flutes
Bass Flute

     Dream Angus is an old Scottish folk song, the origins of which cannot be traced. Numerous groups have portrayed the song as a lullaby, most notably Annie Lennox. Angus is the purveyor of dreams and the song is sung to children (bairns) at nighttime to quieten them before sleep. There is also a hymn with the same tune but very different words.
     These arrangements should be played with continued legato throughout and with as much feeling as the ensemble can give. Care should be taken with the comma breaks – not all need the sleight rallentando and a tempo, some are merely breath marks. When playing, always remember this is a lullaby. – Allan 'Herbie' Jones