Gje meg handa di, ven (Down by the Salley Gardens)
Irish Folk Tune
Arranged for Brass Quintet by Keith Terrett

Bring one of the world's most cherished folk melodies to your next concert with this expressive arrangement for Brass Quintet. Based on the timeless Irish air Down by the Salley Gardens, and well known in Scandinavia as Gje meg handa di, ven, this setting captures the melody's warmth, lyricism and quiet emotional depth.

Written for 2 Trumpets, Horn in F, Trombone and Tuba, the arrangement offers flowing melodic lines, rich harmonic textures and sensitive scoring that allows every player to contribute to the ensemble sound. Suitable for concert performances, weddings, church services, remembrance events and community music-making, it is accessible to intermediate and advanced ensembles alike.

This beautifully crafted arrangement will become a favourite with both performers and audiences, providing a moving musical moment in any programme.

Instrumentation

• Trumpet 1
• Trumpet 2
• Horn in F
• Trombone
• Tuba

Level: Intermediate
Duration: Approx. 3–4 minutes