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From Wind Repertory Project
John Stafford Smith

John Stafford Smith (arr. Brian Balmages)


Subtitle: A Setting of Our National Anthem


General Info

Year: 1814 / 2002
Duration: c. 3:15
Difficulty: (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: FJH Music Company
Cost: Score and Parts (print) - $45.00; (digital) - $45.00   |   Score Only (print) - $5.00; (digital) - $5.00


Instrumentation

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

  • Bass Drum
  • Bells
  • Crash Cymbals
  • Snare Drum
  • Suspended Cymbal
  • Triangle


Errata

None discovered thus far.


Program Notes

Snare drum solo and muted trumpets set the tone as the endearing melody of our National Anthem is first introduced. Each new entrance is a textural gem as the work harmonically unfolds, and builds to a moving and grandiose conclusion.

- Program Note from publisher


Media


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