Malcolm: Y'know, I thought I'd posted it earlier (along with some others from the collection), but when I went to the Database I did not find it (under "Rock..." anyway) so thought I'd give it another shot. I confess relative ignorance as to how all of this works, so appologize for redundance..
My favorite score is attributed to ERNEST LESLIE , is pitched in 3 flats (I do it in "C" which is most compatable to my vocal range) and is in 3/8 time. I goes sort of like a gentle waltz. As printed, the melody line (top of 4 parts) covers an octave between "E"s; not bad for a piece of this vintage. Apparantly it was assumed that any civilized Musician should be able to cover 2 & 1/2 octaves, and people might begin to be impressed if you hit 3. "Star Spangled Banner" seems to have been grade school material, and Prof. A. CROUCH who wrote "Kathleen Mavourneen" (try that one when you're feelin' vocally talanted) could sing every note on a standard keyboard, dead bang on from "Basso proffundo to high Alto". If there is anyone alive today who can do that, I'm not aware of them. Pavorratti?
If I had an E-dress or URL I could try to send a copy; I have it scanned in several formats, including (I think) *.MIDI.
Although still struggling with my guitar arrangement (it's got potential I think) I don't do much in "C" and some sections have chord changes on every beat, so I'm a little reluctant to take it in front of an audience or to a recording studio just yet... but I'd like to hear a more competent picker than I (plenty of ye out there I know) run through it some time.