SKU: HL.49006363

ISBN 9790001068949. 8.25x12.0x0.213 inches.

The European Hymn is the hymn not only of the European Union but of Europe in a broader sense. The melody has been taken from the Ninth Symphony by Ludwig van Beethoven from 1823.In the last movement of this symphony Beethoven set music to the 'Ode to Joy' by Friedrich von Schiller from 1785. This poem sprang from Schiller's idealistic vision of men who become brothers - a vision Beethoven shared with him.In 1972 the Council of Europe adopted Beethoven's 'Ode to Joy' as its anthem. The well-known conductor Herbert von Karajan was commissioned to arrange three instrumental versions - for solo piano, wind orchestra and symphony orchestra. Without words, in the universal language of music, the anthem is an expression of the idealistic values of freedom, peace and solidarity which Europe stands for.In 1985 the heads of state and government adopted the hymn as the EU's official anthem. It does not replace the national anthems of the member states, but rather celebrates common values as well as unity in diversity.The score of this offical anthem is exclusively available from the Schott publishing house.

(1 Piccolo-Flote, 2 Floten, 2 Oboen, 2 Fagotte, 1 Kontrafagott, 1 Klarinette in Es, 3 Klarinetten in B, 1 Bass-Klarinette in B, 2 Alt-Saxophone in Es, 1 Tenor-Saxophon in B, 1 Bariton-Saxophon in Es, 3 Trompeten in B, 2 Kornette in B, 2 Horner in F, 3 Posaunen, 2 Flugelhorner in B, 3 Tenorhorner in B, 1 Bariton, 2 Tuben, Pauken, Kontrabass).

SKU: PR.415411440

UPC: 680160616169.

Cello Solo, 3 Flutes (3rd double Piccolo), 2 Oboes, Clarinet in Eb, 3 Clarinets in Bb, Bass Clarinet in Bb, 2 Bassoons, Soprano Saxophone, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, 2 Trumpets in Bb, 4 Horns in F, Trombone, Bass Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba, Timpani, 3 Percussion Players, I: Xylophone, Vibraphone, Marimba, Glockenspiel, Crotales, II: Temple Block, Almglocken, Snare Drum, Metal Plate, Large Thai Gong, Triangle, Small Thai Cymbal, 4 Tom-toms, III: Tam-tam, Sus. Cymbal, Floor-Tom, Anvil, Bass Drum, Piano, Double Bass.

SKU: CL.012-3228-01

Written to commemorate to 100th aniversary of powered flight, this dynamic David Shaffer creation is an ideal programming choice for better bands. Includes solo spots for piccolo, F horn, oboe, trumpet, alto sax and flute as well as a host of percussion parts including piano. A broad rubato section provides a wonderful contrast to the bright agressive opening tempo and produces a composition that is challenging but well worth the effort. EXCEPTIONAL!