Liberty Bell (Sousa)

"And now for something completely different..." One of John Philip Sousa's most popular marches, Liberty Bell has perhaps achieved its most recent fame as the signature tune for the 'Monty Python' TV series. However, the march remains a fine piece in its own right and Stuart Johnson's adaptation puts it into an easy key and is very fully scored. Sure to be effective in any concert.

Genre: Band | # of Players: Standard
Level: 3 | Duration: 4:00

Instrumentation
1st Flute
2nd Flute
Oboe*
1st Bb Clarinet
2nd Bb Clarinet
3rd Bb Clarinet
Bb Bass Clarinet*
Bassoon*
1st Eb Alto Saxophone*
2nd Eb Alto Saxophone*
Bb Tenor Saxophone*
Eb Baritone Saxophone*

1st F Horn
2nd F Horn
1st Bb Trumpet
2nd Bb Trumpet
1st Trombone
2nd Trombone*
Euphonium
TC Baritone
Tuba

Timpani
Percussion 1* (chimes)
Percussion 2* [2 players or kit] (snare drum, bass drum)

Parts marked with an asterisk (*) are NOT ESSENTIAL, although their presence will obviously enable a fuller realization of the composer's intentions to be achieved.

Program Notes
One of John Philip Sousa's most popular marches, Liberty Bell has perhaps achieved its most recent fame as the signature tune for the 'Monty Python' TV series. However, the march remains a fine piece in its own right and Stuart Johnson's adaptation puts it into an easy key and is very fully scored. Sure to be effective in any concert.