Shanties were the work songs used to coordinate the efforts of the many sailors involved in the heavy manual tasks, such as tramping ‘round the capstan, or hoisting the sails for departure. This week’s Midweek Melodies features four well-known shanties arranged for horn quartet:
#1 “Blow the Man Down”
#2 “Shenandoah”
#3 “Sailor’s Hornpipe”
#4 “What Shall We Do with the Drunken Sailor?”
Make sure to stay tuned at the end of the performance for a “special treat” provided by the quartet.

The video is located on our YouTube channel using the following link: "Sea Shanties, Suite for Horn Quartet" arr. Don Abernathy - YouTube

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Performers: Hornists - Philip Johnson, Steve Thomasson, Anita Murray, Chris Clark

Sea Shanties, Suite for Horn Quartet is performed by arrangement with composer/arranger Don Abernathy, and publisher Mountain Horn Music.