Kazakhstan National Anthem

Kazakhstan is the world's largest landlocked country, with an area greater than Western Europe. It is one of the six independent Turkic States and is bordered by Russia, China, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan. It also borders the Caspian Sea. The capital was moved in 1997 from Almaty, Kazakhstan's largest city, to Astana. This anthem was adopted in January 2006, based on a song written in 1956. It replaced the older Anthem of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The anthem exists in several slightly different versions and some recorded versions use more triplet figures than in this arrangement. There are also several versions of the introduction. This quick and easy national anthem arrangement is essential for traveling musicians, bands, instrumental and school groups and both amateur and professional ensembles. This arrangement is convenient to use and you can play it with any virtually any combination of conventional instruments found in the band or orchestra. The arrangement can be used with symphonic band, clarinet choir, brass ensemble, brass band, solos, duets and trios - almost anything! This arrangement is in six independent parts each transposed into a variety of keys. For the most satisfying sound you will need to get a good balance between each part possibly with an emphasis on the melodic line. If you have a non-standard ensemble, you can "pick and mix" as required. The piano reduction can fill missing parts or can be used as the basis for an accompaniment. The following parts are available: Part 1 in B flat, E flat and C; Part 1a in C (8ve higher), E flat (minor 3rd lower for E flat cornet); Part 2 in B flat, E flat and C; Part 2a in C, (8ve higher) E flat (minor 3rd lower for alto clarinet); Part 3 in B flat, E flat, C and F; Part 3a in B flat (8ve lower for 3rd clarinets); Part 4 in B flat, E flat, C and F; Part 5 in B flat and C: Part 6 in B flat, C and E flat. There are also parts for timpani, percussion (2-3 players) and a piano reduction.