Georgia National Anthem

Georgia is a country located in the Caucasus, at the intersection of Eastern Europe and Western Asia. The country Is bounded by the Black Sea to the west, by Russia to the north and east, by Turkey to the south-west, by Armenia to the south, and by Azerbaijan to the south-east. Independence was restored to Georgia in 1991 and in 2004, a few months after a revolt replaced the government, a new national anthem was adopted. The music was taken from an opera by the Georgian composer Zakharia Paliashvili, regarded as the founder of Georgian classical music. This quick and easy national anthem arrangement is essential for traveling musicians, bands, instrumental and school groups and both amateur and professional ensembles. The arrangement is convenient to use and you can play it with any virtually any combination of conventional instruments found in the band or orchestra. The arrangement can be used with symphonic band, clarinet choir, brass ensemble, brass band, solos, duets and trios - almost anything! This arrangement is in five independent parts each transposed into a variety of keys. For the most satisfying sound you will need to get a good balance between each part possibly with an emphasis on the melodic line. If you have a non-standard ensemble, you can "pick and mix" as required. The piano reduction can fill missing parts or can be used as the basis for an accompaniment. This arrangement consists of the score with seven instrumental staves (including timpani) and three percussion staves. The following parts are available: Part 1 in B flat, E flat and C; Part 1a in C (8ve higher), E flat (minor 3rd lower for E flat cornet); Part 2 in B flat, E flat and C; Part 2a in C, (8ve higher) E flat (minor 3rd lower for alto clarinet); Part 3 in B flat, E flat, C and F; Part 3a in B flat (8ve lower for 3rd clarinets); Part 4 in B flat, E flat, C and F; Part 5 in B flat, C and E flat. There are also parts for timpani, percussion (2-3 players) and a piano reduction.