Romania National Anthem

Romania lies at the crossroads of Central, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe. It borders Bulgaria to the south, Ukraine to the north, Hungary to the west, Serbia to the south-west, Moldova to the east and the Black Sea to the south-east. The anthem was officially adopted by the Government in April 1990 and the title is often translated as "Awaken Thee, Romanian!". The composer, born Antonie Pantoleon-Petroveanu was an Ottoman Wallachian composer, musicologist, and Romanian-language poet. The anthem has eleven stanzas, although only the 1st, 2nd, 4th, and 11th are sung on official occasions. 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.