Joyeuse Marche (Chabrier)

Joyeuse Marche (originally called Marche Française) was written in 1888. It exudes Chabrier's rhythmical exuberance, spontaneity and wit, bringing pleasure and joy to performers and listeners alike. Truly a march which lives up to its title.

Genre: Band | # of Players: Standard
Level: 4.5 | Duration: 3:30

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

Bb Cornet 1
Bb Cornet 2
Bb Cornet 3
Bb Trumpet 1/2
Horn in F 1/2
Horn in F 3/4
Trombone 1/2
Trombone 3
Euphonium
Baritone T.C.
Tuba

String Bass

Timpani
Percussion 1 (crash cymbals, bass drum)
Percussion 2 (tambourine, triangle)
Glockenspiel

Program Notes
In spite of displaying remarkable musical gifts Chabrier (1841-1894) was sent by his father to study law and in due course, having taken a law degree, went to work in his native French Ministry of the Interior, stay there for eighteen years. During the whole of this time he was developing his real interests in music and painting, including composing operettas and music for the piano. Following a holiday in Spain in 1883, Chabrier wrote a rhapsody for orchestra based on Spanish tunes he had heard. This became España; it achieved immediate acclaim and is still his most performed work.

Joyeuse Marche (originally called Marche Française) was written in 1888. It exudes Chabrier's rhythmical exuberance, spontaneity and wit, bringing pleasure and joy to performers and listeners alike. Truly a march which lives up to its title.