The European Anthem
Ode to Joy
Ludwig van Beethoven /arr. Colin Kirkpatrick
The melody of this anthem is taken from Beethoven's Symphony No 9,
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The melody of this anthem is taken from Beethoven's Symphony No 9,
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125, often known as the "Choral Symphony". The last movement is a
setting of Schiller's poem "Ode to Joy".
Beethoven completed the work in 1824. The theme was adopted as the European
Anthem by the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe in January
1972.
This quick and easy national anthem arrangement is essential for traveling
musicians, bands, instrumental and school groups and both amateur and
professional ensembles. This 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 and Part 5 in B
flat, E flat and C. There are also parts for timpani, percussion (2-3
players) and a piano reduction.