Lament for Manus Island In Parts
I was asked for an arrangement of this song for a mixed voice ensemble, so here it is. The score is written with melody, (plus a descant in the chorus), to be sung by sopranos and/or tenors, an alto line and a bass line, with guitar chords indicated.
For the solo version, click here!
Sheet Music
Lament for Manus Island 4.7 Bm
Lament for Manus Island 4.7 Am
Guitarists may prefer this; capo on 2nd fret for Bm.
The next files are identical to the ones above, except they don’t contain the descant notes in the melody.
Lament for Manus Island 4.7: Bm
Lament for Manus Island 4.7: Am
If you have a previous version of this music the next document lists the main changes which have been made: “Lament for Manus Island” versions.
Practice Tracks
In the all parts track, the melody is the flute sound, the alto the oboe sound, and the bass, a baritone sax.
Here is the original, solo, version of the song. I recorded this in my kitchen.
Here is the sheet music in .jpg format.
A Minor
B Minor
