Neil Gow's Lament: Viola Sheet Music Preview

Neil Gow's Lament: Viola

By Neil Gow / arr. Deborah Baker Monday

Grade: 2.5

Item: 00-PC-0001594_VA1

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Description
Neil Gow (1727-1807) was a famous fiddle player and composer from Scotland. He wrote this lament (a song which expresses sorrow) upon the death of his second wife. He and his first wife had 5 sons and 3 daughters and some of them were also musicians. After being widowed he married Margaret Urquhart and they shared a happy life until her death in 1805. It is said that Neil was so grief stricken that he stopped playing his fiddle. His friends convinced him to pick it up again and the first thing he played was this lament. (4:30)
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Series: Highland/Etling String Orchestra
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 124
SKU: 00-PC-0001594_VA1
Complete Instrumentation

All Parts for “Neil Gow's Lament” — String Orchestra

You're viewing the Viola part for Neil Gow's Lament by Neil Gow , arranged by Deborah Baker Monday. Below is the work's full instrumentation — every individual part is available as a PDF download, or get the complete conductor score and parts as a set.

Need the whole chart? The Conductor Score & Parts includes the score plus all 5 parts (quantities vary by section). Buying a full ensemble is cheaper as a set than part-by-part.
Composer Neil Gow
Arranger Deborah Baker Monday
Grade / Level Grade: 2½
Ensemble String Orchestra
Individual Parts 5 + Score

Frequently asked questions

What instruments are included in “Neil Gow's Lament”?

This String Orchestra arrangement includes 5 individual parts: 1st Violin, 2nd Violin, Viola, Cello, String Bass. A conductor score is also available separately.

Can I buy a single instrument part instead of the full set?

Yes. Every individual instrument part is available as a separate PDF download for $5.99. This is perfect for replacing a misplaced page or adding extra stands for your section without purchasing the complete set.

What grade level is “Neil Gow's Lament”?

“Neil Gow's Lament” is rated Grade: 2½, written for String Orchestra.

How many copies of each part come with the full set?

The full set includes the following quantities:

Part Copies
Conductor Score 1
1st Violin 8
2nd Violin 8
Viola 5
Cello 5
String Bass 5
How are the parts delivered?

Individual parts are available as instant PDF downloads that you can print as many times as you need. The complete set (Neil Gow's Lament: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts) includes the conductor score and all parts as PDF downloads.

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