The Chariot Race
Composer: John Philip Sousa
Arranger: Geoff Kingston
Description: Descriptive work
Duration: 5mins 15 secs
About this work:
Known as the ‘March King’ John Philip Sousa was also prolific composer of other musical genres including waltzes, overtures and operatic works. Here is one of his descriptive pieces depicting the chariot race from Ben Hur. Transcribed from Sousa’s original band parts Geoff Kingston has orchestrated ‘The Chariot Race’ for modern concert wind band. Challenging and great fun to play this is a valuable addition to the concert repertoire.
Difficulty:
This piece has difficulty rating of 4.5 on a scale one through 6, with 6 being the hardest. Click here to see how we grade our band sets.
INSTRUMENTATION
Piccolo
Flutes 1-2
Oboes 1-2
Eb Clarinet
Bb Clarinets 1-2-3
Bb Bass Clarinet
Eb Alto SaxophonE
Bb Tenor Saxophone
Eb Baritone Saxophone
Bassoons 1-2
Horns 1-2
Horns 3-4
Trumpets 1-2-3
Trombones 1-2
Bass Trombone
Euphonium
Tuba
Timpani
Side Drum/Bass Drum
Horses Hooves
Cymbals/Whip
String Bass
 
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Price: £30.00
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