Turkey National Anthem

Turkey (officially the Republic of Turkey) has the unusual distinction of being bordered by eight countries. It is also bordered by four seas: the Black Sea to the north, the Aegean Sea and the Sea of Marmara to the west and the Mediterranean Sea to the south. Following the dissolution of the Ottoman Empire, the Turkish government organized a nation-wide competition to find the most suitable lyrics for a proposed national song. Having established the winning text, another competition was arranged for composers to submit a melody. A setting was eventually chosen composed by Ali Rifat AaAatay and officially adopted in 1921. A year later, the melody was arranged by Osman Zeki AngAr and his version has been in use ever since. However, even today the melody has several variants. This quick and convenient national anthem arrangement is essential for traveling musicians, bands, instrumental and school groups and both amateur and professional ensembles. It's easy to use and you can play it with any virtually any combination of conventional band or orchestral instruments . 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. 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, E flat and C. There are also parts for timpani, percussion (2-3 players) and a piano reduction.