Original Thirteen, The

From Wind Repertory Project
William Billings

William Billings (arr. James D Ployhar)


Subtitle: Concert March Based on Chester


General Info

Year: 1975
Duration: c. 2:20
Difficulty: II (see Ratings for explanation)
Original Medium: Hymn
Publisher: Alfred Publishing Co.
Cost: Score and Parts (print) – Out of print.


Instrumentation

Full Score
D-flat Piccolo
Flute (doubling C Piccolo)
Oboe
Bassoon
E-flat Soprano Clarinet
B-flat Soprano Clarinet I-II-III
E-flat Alto Clarinet
B-flat Bass Clarinet
E-flat Contra-Alto Clarinet
B-flat Contrabass Clarinet
E-flat Alto Saxophone
B-flat Tenor Saxophone
B-flat Cornet I-II-III
Horn in F I-II-III
Trombone I-II-III
Euphonium
Tuba
Percussion, including:

  • Bass Drum
  • Crash Cymbals
  • Snare Drum


Errata

None discovered thus far.


Program Notes

The main theme used in The Original Thirteen is taken from the hymn Chester by William Billings, and attained great popularity during the time of our country's Revolutionary War.

- Program Note from score


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