ROC Taiwan National Anthem

(NB: This anthem should not be confused with the National Anthem of the People's Republic of China, known as "March of the Volunteers" which is the anthem of mainland China.) The national anthem of ROC Taiwan was once used for the whole of China when the country was controlled by the Kuomintang. In 1949 the Kuomintang government was ousted and relocated to the island of Taiwan taking the same symbols of state that they had employed in mainland China. The anthem is informally known as San Min Chu I or SAn MAn ZhCyA ("Three Principles of the People"). These three principles are often summarized as nationalism, democracy, and the livelihood of the people. The music begins in a quiet and reflective mood and often performed considerably slower than the tempo shown in this arrangement. 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 five 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, E flat and C. There are also parts for timpani, percussion (2-3 players) and a piano reduction.