Sons of Liberty (flex)
Medley arranged by Larry Neeck
General Info
Year: 1999 /2020
Duration: c. 4:15
Difficulty: III (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: C.L. Barnhouse
Cost: Score and Parts (print) - $60.00 | Score Only (print) - $8.00
Instrumentation (Flexible)
Full Score
Part 1
C Instruments
- Piccolo
- Flute
- Violin
- Guitar
B-flat Instruments
- B-flat Clarinet
- B-flat Soprano Saxophone
- B-flat Trumpet
E-flat Instruments
- E-flat Clarinet
- E-flat Alto Saxophone
Part 2
C Instruments
- Flute
- Oboe
- Violin
B-flat Instruments
- B-flat Clarinet
- B-flat Trumpet
E-flat Instruments
- E-flat Alto Saxophone
- Horn in E-flat
Horn in F
Part 3
B-flat Instruments
- B-flat Bass Clarinet
- B-flat Tenor Saxophone
- Euphonium T.C.
E-flat Instruments
- E-flat Alto Clarinet
- E-flat Baritone Saxophone
- Horn in E-flat
Bass Clef
- Bassoon
- Trombone
- Euphonium B.C.
- Cello
Horn in F
Viola
Part 4
B-flat Instruments
- B-flat Bass Clarinet
- B-flat Tenor Saxophone
- B-flat Euphonium T.C.
E-flat Instruments
- E-flat Alto Clarinet
- E-flat Contra-Alto Clarinet
- E-flat Baritone Saxophone
Bass Clef Instruments
- Bassoon
- Trombone
- Euphonium B.C.
- Cello
Part 5
Tuba
Bass Part
- Bassoon
- Trombone
- Euphonium B.C.
- String Bass
- Keyboard Bass
- Electric Bass Guitar
- Cello
B-flat Treble Clef Bass Part
- B-flat Bass Clarinet
- B-flat Contrabass Clarinet
- B-flat Tuba T.C.
E-flat Treble Clef Bass Part
- E-flat Baritone Saxophone
- E-flat Contra-Alto Clarinet
- E-flat Tuba T.C.
Keyboards (optional)
- Piano
- Electric Piano
- Synthesizer
- Accordion
- Organ
Timpani (optional)
Percussion (optional), including:
- Bass Drum
- Bells
- Crash Cymbals
- Marimba
- Snare Drum
- Suspended Cymbal
- Tambourine
- Vibraphone
- Xylophone
Errata
None discovered thus far.
Program Notes
Perfect for that patriotic number on your next concert, “Sons of Liberty” appeals to audience and band members alike! This inspiring and exciting medley of three songs from the American Revolution: “Chester,” “Paul Jones Victory,” and “Yankee Doodle”” Even if your band is limited in size or instrumentation, you will find this unique arrangement musically and educationally satisfying. Superb!
- Program Note from publisher
The Sons of Liberty was founded in 1765 to advocate the causes of the American
colonists, initially in opposition of the British-imposed Stamp Act. Chapters were
formed in most cities and towns in the Colonies. The organization became a catalyst for
the Revolutionary War, serving as the first group organized in resistance to British rule.
This arrangement includes three famous songs of the era. Chester, composed
by William Billings in 1770, was originally conceived as a hymn. The Minutemen of
Massachusetts, and later the Continental Army, used it as a marching song. Paul Jones Victory, a traditional Celtic tune, was set to words that celebrated the exploits
of the most famous American seaman of the era. Yankee Doodle,” is certainly the best
known song of the Revolutionary era. Of British origin, Americans changed the words
and adopted it as their own.
- Program Note from score
Media
State Ratings
None discovered thus far.
Performances
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Works for Winds by This Composer
Adaptable Music
- Christmas Bells and Brass (Flex instrumentation) (2006/2018)
- A New Orleans Promenade (Flex instrumentation) (2020)
- Sons of Liberty (Flex instrumentation) (1999/2020)
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Resources
- Neeck, L. (1999). Sons of Liberty: Songs of the American Revolution [score]. C.L. Barnhouse: Oskaloosa, Iowa.
- Perusal score