Jarba, Mare Jarba

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Soprano Saxophone 1, Soprano Saxophone 2, Alto Saxophone 1, Alto Saxophone 2, Tenor Saxophone 1, Tenor Saxophone 2, Baritone Saxophone 1, Baritone Saxophone 2 — Jarba, Mare Jarba is a popular traditional Hungarian-Romani folk song. Its text speaks of the longing to return to one's homeland.Translation of Jarba, Mare JarbaGreen grass, tall grass, I would like to go home,but I cannot, because I have sworn not to.Tall grass, green grass – oh, that I cannot go home!My mother has left the village; she left the hut empty,Adorned with leaves but full of poverty.Tall grass, green grass – oh, that I cannot go home!Tall grass, green grass – I would like to go home.but I cannot, because I have sworn not to. This alternately serenely sonoric and joyously jumping folk song first came to life as a commission by the famed chorus Chanticleer (recorded on their album Then and There, Here and Now). For Christopher Creviston and his Arizona State University Saxophone Studio, Garrop has created a stellar arrangement for double SATB saxophone choir (or more). Watch the ASU Saxophone Choir having fun with Garrop's arrangement on YouTube.