Normandy Beach
General Info
Year: 1982
Duration: 2:20
Difficulty: III (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: Hal Leonard Publishing
Cost: Score and Parts - $55.00 | Score Only - $5.00
Instrumentation
Full Score
Piccolo
Flute
Oboe
Bassoon
B-flat Soprano Clarinet I-II-III
E-flat Alto Clarinet
B-flat Bass Clarinet
E-flat Alto Saxophone I-II
B-flat Tenor Saxophone
E-flat Baritone Saxophone
B-flat Cornet I-II-III
Horn in F I-II
Trombone I-II-III
Baritone Bass Clef
Euphonium
Tuba
String Bass
Timpani
Percussion I-II-III, including:
- Bass Drum
- Crash Cymbals
- Glockenspiel
- Snare Drum
Errata
None discovered thus far.
Program Notes
This appealing and stately British style march has been a staple in the repertoire for young bands since it was first published in 1982. Written using a tempo which is slower than typical American marches, it opens with a feature for percussion and flutes. Gradually other sections join the mix until reaching the magnificent strains for full band. From there, the instrumentation thins out, leading to a reprise of the flute and percussion statement.
Program Notes from publisher
Media
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State Ratings
- Southern California School Band & Orchestra Assoc. - C
Performances
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- Rockford (Ill.) Public Schools All-City Band (Dani'ca Richardson, conductor) - 1 March 2023
- Northshore Concert Band (Evanston, Ill.) (Mallory Thompson, conductor) - 10 February 2019
Resources
- Edmondson, J. (1982). Normandy Beach [score]. Hal Leonard: Milwaukee, Wisc.