ANTHEM FOR ALL
(2020/rev. 2023)
PUBLISHER: TUX People’s Music, LLC | ca. 4-5 minutes | GRADE 3/MEDIUM
© 2023 TUX People’s Music, LLC
INSTRUMENTATION
WOODWINDS: 2 Flutes, Oboe, 2 Bassoons, 3 Bb Clarinets, Bb Bass Clarinet
SAXOPHONES: 2 Altos, Tenor, Bari
BRASS: 3 Bb Trumpets, 2 Horns, 2 Trombones, Bass Trombone, Euphoniums (2+ players; T.C. and B.C. parts available), Tubas (2+ players)
STRINGS: Double Bass (optional), Harp (optional)
KEYBOARDS: Piano (optional)
PERCUSSION: Timpani, 3 Mallet Percussion, 4 percussion [8 players in total are recommended]
PERCUSSION LIST
Vibraphone, Marimba (4.3-octave), Chimes, 2 Tom-Toms, Suspended Cymbal (bow needed), Triangle, Finger Cymbals,
CYMBALS WORKSHOP (Crash, China, Splash), Tam-Tam (superball mallet needed), Bass Drum
STATE LISTS
NORTH CAROLINA: NCBA MPA List, Grade IV
COMMISSIONED BY: Ken Nakamoto and the William C. Overfelt High School Symphonic Band
"Dedicated To Our Friends, Family, and Supporters"
WORLD PREMIERE: May 2022 | William C. Overfelt High School Symphonic Band (Ken Nakamoto, conductor) | San José, California
ADDITIONAL VERSIONS AVAILABLE
SCORE FOLLOWER
Anthem for All is a grand and cinematic work that begins from a relatively dark state of uncertainty and, over time, develops into a heroic and powerful statement of purpose. I wanted to write a piece of music that would be both heroic and empowering for everyone who performs it and/or listens to it, no matter who they are, where they come from, what they identify as, or what their background is. Thus, this anthem intends to convey the idea that greatness can come from anywhere and that anyone can be a hero.
It is my hope that Anthem for All will inspire its performers and audiences to stand together, rise up, and continue to accomplish great things as they continue to learn and grow. Thank you so much to Ken Nakamoto and the William C. Overfelt High School Symphonic Band for commissioning this piece!