Themes From "Finlandia"

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Flute, Oboe, Flute, Bassoon, Clarinet in Bb 1, Clarinet in Bb 2, Bass Clarinet, Alto Saxophone 1, Alto Saxophone 2, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Trumpet in Bb 1, Trumpet in Bb 2, Horn, Trombone, Euphonium, Bb Euphonium, Tuba, Mallet Percussion 1, Bells, Mallet Percussion 2, Chime, Timpani, Percussion 1, Snare Drum, Bass Drum, Percussion 2, Crash Cymbals, Triangle — Finlandia is beloved for its both dramatic and uplifting themes.  Jean Sibelius (1865-1957) captured the soul of Finland in order to stir patriotic feelings against the Russian Czar’s control over his homeland.  Written in 1899, the original title, “Finland Awakens,” received negative responses from the Kremlin, so Finlandia was performed under several titles and sometimes without advertisement to evade Russian oversight.  Sibelius wrote, “My Finlandia is the story of this fight. It is the song of our battle, our hymn of victory.” Powerful and exciting, students will love playing themes from this classic piece written by Jean Sibelius, including the iconic Finlandia rhythm and the stirring hymn now considered the unofficial national anthem of Finland.

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