Lincolnshire Posy

Lincolnshire Posy, considered Grainger's masterpiece, was composed for concert band in 1937. The work is composed of six movements, each adapted from folk songs that Grainger had collected on a 1905–1906 trip to Lincolnshire, England. Grainger maintained the personality and quirks of each singer he heard on his trip, creating a musical portrait of the singer's personality and musical style.

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1. Lisbon (Dublin Bay)
2. Horkstow Grange
3. Rufford Park Poachers
4. The Brisk Young Sailor
5. Lord Melbourne (War Song)
6. Lost Lady Found

Instrumentation: 423.11 brass ensemble

• Trumpet 1 in E♭
• Trumpet 2 in B♭ (doubles on B♭ Piccolo)
• Trumpet 3 in B♭ (doubles on Flugelhorn & Optional Cornet)
• Flugelhorn
• 2 Horns
• 2 Trombones
• Bass Trombone
• Euphonium
• Tuba
• Timpani
• Percussion – Glockenspiel, Xylophone, Snare Drum, Field (Tenor) Drum, Suspended Cymbal, Triangle 

This arrangement is part of our Boulder Brass Signature Series.