I wish I was in Carrickfergus for String Quartet

Trad.: Carrickfergus (Arr. String Quartet)

Carrickfergus is one of the most affecting Irish folk melodies, and its appeal crosses contexts easily: it works in a concert hall, at a ceremony, or in a more intimate setting, and audiences with no knowledge of its origins still respond to it. This arrangement is written for string quartet with both ends of the spectrum in mind; it works well for a school ensemble and is also designed to be comfortably sight-readable for professional players, so it can be picked up and performed on the day without rehearsal.

At two to three minutes, it's a compact but complete piece, and that length makes it particularly practical for ceremony use, where timing often matters.

Check the score and parts preview images above, then watch the complete score video below. They'll give you a clear picture of the engraving quality and overall difficulty before you buy.

Key features

• Instrumentation: String Quartet (Violin I, Violin II, Viola, Cello)
• Duration: approximately 2–3 minutes
• Format: PDF download, full score and all four parts

This works well for wedding ceremonies and memorial services, Irish and Celtic-themed concerts, and any programme where something lyrical and quietly moving is needed. It's also a practical choice for professional and semi-professional quartets looking for reliable sight-readable event repertoire.