The traditional Newfoundland lyric ballad, "She's Like a Swallow," is presented for band with all the passion and emotion it deserves. This tragic tale has many interpretations, but in all its forms is certainly a story of love and loss. *A Canadian Ballad* provides young bands with an opportunity to play with great color and expression, bringing a moment of repose and lyricism to any concert performance. Correlates to *Sound Innovations for Concert Band*, Book 2, Level 2.
