Panis Angelicus (Franck)

Written in 1871, Panis Angelicus was originally scored for tenor voice, organ, harp, cello and double bass. Over the years it has been heard in many versions. this arrangement by Michael McDermott for solo trumpet and concert band, retains the dignity and reflective nature of the music, providing a concert item to grace many occasions.

Genre: Solo Trumpet or Cornet with Band | # of Players: Standard + 1
Level: 3 | Duration: 3:30

Instrumentation
Flute 1/2
Oboe (opt)
Bb clarinet 1/2/3
Bb Bass Clarinet
Bassoon (opt)
Eb Alto Sax 1/2 (opt)
bb Tenor Sax (opt)
Baritone Sax (opt)

F Horn 1/2
Bb Cornet 1/2
Solo Trumpet
Trombone 1/2
Euphoniu
Tuba

Timpani
Suspended Cymbal
Glockenspiel/Vibraphone

Program Notes
Cesar Franck was a Belgian-born (naturalized French) composer and organist who spent most of his life in France becoming renowned as a teacher - from 1872 until his death he he was organ professor at the Paris Conservartoire - and as a church organist. As a composer his output included a considerable amount of church music; Panis Angelicus falls into this category.