The resurgence of the sea shanty as a cultural phenomenon in 2020 was a perfect flashpoint for this collection of 16 well-known and rediscovered shanties. Arranger Tyler applies his experience writing flexible music to bring these songs to your adaptable library. Playable with as little as three musicians or expandable to an entire concert ensemble, these shanties bring a whole new meaning to the phrase "all hands on deck. The Adaptable Ensemble Series has become a well-established resource for chamber music and this edition is in top "shipshape" order.