Alexandra Palace

A flow of lively ideas, succinct structure, and sureness of orchestration are all present in this grand work by Gordon Jacob.

Genre: Band | # of Players: Standard
Level: 4.5 | Duration: 6:30

Instrumentation
Piccolo
Flute 1-2
Oboe 1-2
Eb Clarinet
Bb Clarinet 1-3
Eb Alto Clarinet
Bb Bass Clarinet
Bassoon 1-2
Alto Saxophone 1-2
Bb Tenor Saxophone
Eb Baritone Saxophone

Trumpet 1-2
Cornet 1-3
Horn in F 1-4
Trombone 1-3
Euphonium
Baritone TC
Tuba

String Bass

Timpani
Percussion [3 players] (Snare Drum, Bass Drum, Cymbals, Tambourine)

Program Notes
Alexandra Place in North London stands as an enourmous landmark boasting a history of concerts and events to match its huge structure. Overture: Alexandra Palace was commissioned as part of the centenary celebrations for the Palace. First heard in the great hall played by the Royal Marines Massed Bands, the grandeur of the music was entirely in keeping with the building's lofty architechture.