El Capitan

Description

Piccolo, Flute 1, Flute 2, Oboe 1, Oboe 2, Clarinet in Eb, Clarinet in Bb 1, Clarinet in Bb 2, Clarinet in Bb 3, Alto Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Contrabass Clarinet, Bassoon 1, Bassoon 2, Alto Saxophone 1, Alto Saxophone 2, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Bass Saxophone, Horn in F 1, Horn in F 2, Horn in F 3, Horn in F 4, Cornet in Bb 1, Cornet in Bb 2, Cornet in Bb 3, Cornet in Bb 4, Trombone 1, Trombone 2, Trombone 3, Bb Euphonium, Euphonium, Tuba, String Bass, Timpani, Snare Drum, Field Drum, Cymbals, Bass Drum — This large quarto-size edition offers Sousa’s music greater clarity of content and affords the performance a broader realm of the traditional symbols of expression not easily incorporated into its original format. There is an enduring quality in this music. And while those who listen today may be a public in metamorphosis, the simple truth and compelling pleasure of Sousa’s music is there for those who wish to hear it.