On the Wings of Lightning

From Wind Repertory Project
John Philip Sousa

John Philip Sousa (ed. Tousignant)


Subtitle: Galop


General Info

Year: 1876 / 1941
Duration: c. 2:15
Difficulty: III (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: Creative Commons
Cost: Score and Parts - Unknown

For availability information, see Discussion tab, above.


Instrumentation

Piccolo
Flute
Oboe
Bassoon
E-flat Soprano Clarinet
B-flat Soprano Clarinet Solo-I-II-III
B-flat Bass Clarinet
B-flat Soprano Saxophone
E-flat Alto Saxophone
B-flat Tenor Saxophone
E-flat Baritone Saxophone
B-flat Trumpet I-II-III
Horn in F I-II-III-IV
Trombone I-II
Bass Trombone
Euphonium
Tuba
Percussion, including:

  • Drum Set

Errata

None discovered thus far.


Program Notes

The inscription on the sheet music of this lively composition reads: "As played by Hassler's orchestra at the Cleveland Street Theatre, Phila."

- Program Note from John Philip Sousa: A Descriptive Catalog of His Works.


Commercial Discography


Media


State Ratings

None discovered thus far.


Performances

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  • United States Coast Guard Band (New London, Conn.) (Richard Wyman, conductor) – 19 March 2017


Works for Winds by This Composer

Adaptable Music


All Wind Works


Resources

  • Bierley, P. (1973). John Philip Sousa: A Descriptive Catalog of His Works. University of Illinois Press; Urbana, pp. 108.