Inspired by early works for wind band by British composers Gustav Holst and Ralph Vaughan Williams, this charming concert work is based on an English folk song called As I walked over London Bridge. The arranger Andrew E Lawson writes: 'While I found this folk melody in a set of cello etudes written by Vaughan Williams, it was text that solidified my decision to use this melody, and it is the text that brings some insight into the nature of this folk melody, as well as the nature of the additional original melodies and harmonies throughout the piece.'
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Difficulty Level: Medium Advanced
Instrumentation:
Flute 1-2
Oboe
Bassoon
Clarinet in Bb 1-3
Bass Clarinet in Bb
Alto Saxophone 1-2
Tenor Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone
Trumpet in Bb 1-3
Horn in F 1-4
Trombone 1-2
Bass Trombone
Euphonium
Tuba
Timpani
Percussion 1-3