John Rutter’s rousing drinking song Good ale, which was originally published as part of his cycle of six choral settings with small orchestra When icicles hang, is full of spirit and character.
An accompaniment for orchestra is available to hire/rent at the OUP link below.
Orchestration: 2 fl, 2 ob, 2 cl, bn, 2 hn, 2 tpt, 2 perc [glock, xylo, sn-dr, sus-cym, cym], hp, str