Publisher Desc.  "The Parting Glass" is a traditional 17th century Scottish melody often sung at the end of a gathering of friends. Its local popularity as a farewell song' is found in both Scotland and Ireland, sung for, and to, close friends. This arrangement is for solo high [soprano or tenor] voice and keyboard. Performance time: 3:20+- A well suited song for Scottish/Irish festivals, or concerts with a Celtic or English-Renaissance theme.