Publisher Desc.  This arrangement of Pomp and Circumstance is designed for a full orchestra, although most of the instrumentation is flexible. Pomp and Circumstance was used in the coronation of King Edward VII of the UK, and around 1905 had risen to become the theme played at nigh all graduation ceremonies, a tradition that is still prevalent to present times. Instrumentation: 2 - Piccolo 4 - 1st Flute 4 - 2nd Flute 2 - 1st Oboe 2 - 2nd Oboe 2 - 1st Bassoon 2 - 2nd Bassoon 4 - 1st B Clarinet 4 - 2nd B Clarinet 1 - E Alto Clarinet 3 - B Bass Clarinet 1 - B Contra Bass Clarinet 3 - 1st E Alto Sax 3 - 2nd E Alto Sax 2 - 1st B Tenor Sax 2 - 2nd B Tenor Sax 3 - E Baritone Sax 3 - B Cornet 3 - 1st B Trumpet 3 - 2nd B Trumpet 2 - 1st French Horn 2 - 2nd French Horn 2 - 1st Trombone 2 - 2nd Trombone 3 - 3rd/Bass Trombone 4 - Euphonium 2 - Tuba 1 - Piano 6 - 1st Violin 4 - 2nd Violin 3 - Viola 4 - Cello 2 - Double Bass 1 - Timpani 8 - Snare Drum/Cymbal 2 - Bass Drum