AIES Alla Hornpipe (From Water Music) GR 3 (G.F. Handel, arr. Kevin Downing)

Grade Level 3

Year: 2025

Composer: G.F. Handel, arr. Kevin Downing 

Program Notes:

Premiered in 1717, “Alla Hornpipe” is one movement from Handel's Suite No. 2 in D Major. This suite was a part of his Water Music series of compositions which were all written at the request of King George I. As the name implies, this music was first performed at concerts that took place aboard boats floating on the River Thames. 

American Instrumental Ensemble Series (AIES/ABES)