Colonial Song

Grainger writes “No traditional tunes of any kind are made use of in this piece, in which I have wished to express feelings aroused by thoughts of the scenery and people of my native land (Australia), and also to voice a certain kind of emotion that seems to me not untypical of native-born Colonials in general.”

Originally scored in 1911 for soprano, tenor, harp and full orchestra in 1911 – arranged by Michael Allen from Grainger’s piano score for brass ensemble

The trumpet parts may be played on Flugelhorn or cornet.

This arrangement is part of our Boulder Brass Signature Series.