Battle Hymn of the Republic for Clarinet Quintet

This exciting setting brings a fresh perspective to a timeless melody, combining rich sonorities, expressive writing and moments of grandeur with the warmth and versatility of the clarinet family. Suitable for concerts, ceremonial occasions, festivals and encore performances, it is guaranteed to resonate with performers and audiences alike.

The arrangement allows each instrument an opportunity to shine, balancing majestic statements of the famous tune with more intimate and lyrical passages, making it both enjoyable to perform and rewarding to hear.

Originally written by Julia Ward Howe in 1861, the hymn has become one of the most enduring and recognisable songs in American history and continues to be performed around the world.

Suitable for advanced high school, college, community and professional ensembles, this arrangement makes an excellent addition to any programme and offers a wonderful showcase for the colour, warmth and expressive range of a clarinet ensemble.

Instrumentation:

• E♭ Clarinet (optional)
• B♭ Clarinet 1
• B♭ Clarinet 2
• B♭ Clarinet 3
• Bass Clarinet

(Adjust instrumentation as appropriate to your scoring.)

Arranged by Keith Terrett