Edward Elgar

Land of Hope And Glory

eXplora Grade 1+

The English abbreviation 'Proms' stands for 'promenade concerts' and refers to the traditional summer concerts in London. The final concert of each season is called 'Last Night of the Proms'. These legendary concerts feature popular classical music as well as patriotic works. Edward Elgar's virtuoso concert march 'Pomp & Circumstance No.1' is one of such pieces. The trio is called 'Land of Hope and Glory' and has almost taken the rank of another national anthem. Alfred Bösendorfer has now arranged the hymn 'Land of Hope and Glory' especially for the Explora instrumentation. After a short introduction (Introduction) the theme is taken up by the woodwinds (from bar 5), a small interlude then leads into a majestic finale (Maestoso). You now have the possibility to create your own 'Last Night of the Proms'. The anthem can also be performed together with a choir (unison) in English. Good luck !