Kosovo National Anthem

Kosovo lies at the center of the Balkan Peninsula.The Republic of Kosovo declared independence on 17th February 2008. Although the composer wrote lyrics for the anthem, the official version is wordless. It was adopted by the Assembly of Kosovo during a special session in Pristina on 11th June 2008. The composer, Mendi Mengjiqi studied in Krakow (Poland) with the Polish composer, Krzysztof Penderecki. He has many major musical works to his credit. This arrangement is essential for traveling musicians, bands, instrumental and school groups and both amateur and professional ensembles. It's convenient to use and you can play it with any virtually any combination of conventional band or orchestral instruments. 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.