A stunning new piece of music has been composed by renowned Scottish musician Graeme Murray. Where the Poppies Grow Tall was inspired by the tiny red flower that blossomed amidst the devastation of the First World War battlefields and has become an international symbol of remembrance, reflection and hope for a more peaceful future.
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Instrumentation - please read
Where The Poppies Grow Tall has been arranged so that as many musicians can participate as possible. The following list details the instrumentation of the score.
WOODWINDS
Piccolo
Flutes
Oboe
Clarinet in Bb
BRASS
Horns in F (I, II)
Trumpets in Bb (I, II)
Trombones
Bass Trombone
Tuba
PERCUSSION
Timpani
Snare Drum
Cymbal
Bass Drum
Tam Tam
PIPE BAND
Snare Drum
Bass Drum
Bagpipes
PERC (OTHER)
Glockenspiel
Harp
Piano
SOLO VOICE
Tenor
THE MILITARY WIVES CHOIR
Soprano
Mezzo Soprano
Alto
Contralto
MALE CHOIR
Tenor
STRINGS
Solo Violin
Violins I
Violins II
Violas
Violincellos
Contrabasses
Male choir
Percussion
Percussion (other)
Pipe band
Solo voice
The Military Wives Choir
Woodwind
