Colonial Song

Description

Piccolo 1, Piccolo 2, Flute 1, Flute 2, Oboe 1, Oboe 2, Clarinet in Eb, Clarinet in Bb, Clarinet in Bb 1, Clarinet in Bb 2, Clarinet in Bb 3, Alto Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Contrabass Clarinet, Bassoon 1, Bassoon 2, Contrabassoon, Soprano Saxophone, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Cornet in Bb, Cornet in Bb 1, Cornet in Bb 2, Cornet in Bb 3, Horn in F 1, Horn in F 2, Horn in F 3, Horn in F 4, Trombone 1, Trombone 2, Trombone 3, Bb Euphonium, Euphonium, Tuba, String Bass, Piano, Percussion 1, Timpani, Glockenspiel, Percussion 2, Snare Drum, Suspended Cymbal, Gong — The original authentic version of this ever-popular Grainger work is published here with a complete full score. The piece, in which the composer expresses his deep feelings for the scenes and landscapes of his native Australia, is one of the best-known band pieces ever written. From the flowing opening melody warmly scored for bassoons, low clarinets, saxophones and baritone (and marked to be played "very feelingly") to the brilliantly scored and sonorous climax, this is truly music to stir the soul and bathe the senses. Duration: 5' 30