Malay Folk Song
Arranged by: Lim, Yu-Yao
Grade : 3
Gelang Si Paku Gelang
This a simple farewell song often sung at the end of the school day or community gatherings. A memorable lyric is “…Pulang, marilah pulang, bersama-sama”, which translates: “Come on, let’s all go home together”.
This arrangement emphasizes the Lydian sonority and the meter changes.
Flexible score for Band, Orchestra and Chamber Ensemble Instrumentation:
Part 1:
- Flute
- Clarinet in E♭
- Clarinet in B♭/Soprano Saxophone
- Violin
Part 2:
- Flute/Oboe
- Clarinet in B♭
- Alto Saxophone
- Trumpet in B♭
- Vioin
Part 3:
- Tenor Saxophone
- Alto Clarinet
- Horn in F
- Trombone/euphonium
- Viola
Part 4:
- Bassoon
- Bass Clarinet
- Baritone Saxophone
- Tuba
- Cello
- Double Bass
Timpani
Snare Drum
Bass Drum
Xylophone/Vibraphone/Marimba
