Music for Brass
Pomp & Circumstance March No. 4 – Sir Edward Elgar
Brass Choir Arrangement – Pomp & Circumstance March No. 4, The King’s Way
General Information
- Year of Composition: 1907
- Duration: c. 2:30 (plus repeats)
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Price: See Below
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Instrumentation
- B-flat Trumpet I-II-III
- Horn in F I-II-III (III ad lib)
- Trombone I-II-III
- Euphonium I-II
- Tuba
- • Alto Sax (optional sub for Horn II)
- Tenor Sax (optional sub for Trombone II)
- Baritone Sax (optional sub for Trombone III)
- Percussion I-II
- Bass Drum
- Cymbals (crash and suspended)
- Snare Drum
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Pomp & Circumstance 4 brass choir
Program Note
Pomp & Circumstance March No. 4 is the fourth in a series of five marches for orchestra by English composer Sir Edward Elgar. Composed in 1907, Elgar dedicated March No. 4 to George Robertson Sinclair (whose bulldog would become the subject of one of Elgar’s variations from Enigma Variations). The trio of the march was later used by Elgar in a song he titled “The King’s Way,” and during World War II, the march became a popular British patriotic song, thanks to being set to lyrics by author Alan P. Herbert.
Known for its sweeping melody, and noble character, it is often used as recessional music during commencement ceremonies and other major events, and was most recently used in this manner during the coronation of King Charles III of England.
This version is scored for brass choir with an optional percussion accompaniment, perfect for use by brass ensembles at commencement ceremonies.