When That I Was and a Little Tiny Boy
arr. Garth Baxter
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From:Five Renaissance Pieces
Category: Guitar / Solo Guitar
Difficulty: Intermediate
Source: Anonymous and Garth Baxter
Publisher: Les Productions D’Oz
When That I Was and a Little Tiny Boy closes the collection with material attributed to anonymous source material and Baxter’s own contribution. The piece connects Renaissance character with Baxter’s personal musical voice, bringing the set to a distinctive and reflective close.
The music offers a blend of historical reference, lyrical guitar writing, and contemporary shaping. Within Five Renaissance Pieces, it serves as a bridge between inherited early music material and Baxter’s own creative response.
Performers should emphasize the piece’s songful quality and its role as the closing movement of the set. It is effective both as part of the complete collection and as a standalone solo guitar work with Renaissance associations.