Publisher's Synopsis
If you are looking for music to program as an alternative to the full band playing for a graduation ceremony, please check out this arrangement. Are you asked to provide music for graduation ceremonies at lower grade levels other than senior graduation? Rather than require the full band to perform for these special ceremonies, focus on a small brass ensemble or the brass section of your band.This arrangement is similar to March No. 1, Land of Hope and Glory (check out that arrangement, too), the traditional prelude played as graduates promenade prior to their ceremonies. Marches 1 and 4 could easily be paired as a prelude and recessional. This arrangement is scored for brass quintet (2 trumpets, Horn, and 2 trombones). However, it includes parts for Tuba and T.C. Baritone. The Horn in F part doubles the 2nd Trombone and Tuba and T.C. Baritone double the 3rd Trombone providing flexibility of use. The range in the first trumpet part extends to a high A.Following a 21-measure, fanfare-type introduction in Concert Key of F Major, the traditional trio of the Pomp and Circumstance March No. 4, Song of Liberty, is introduced in Concert Key of Bb Major. The trio can easily be repeated as often as necessary to allow time for graduates and guests to recess.This is a relatively easy arrangement, playable by capable middle level and high school players as a quintet or a brass ensemble with varied number of performers. The purchaser of this volume is free to make copies of the parts for rehearsal and performance purposes. So, once you've prepared the parts for the first rehearsal/performance, file this volume away and it will be there, complete, without missing parts, for years to come.
