FULL SCORE

AUSTRALIAN
NATIONAL ANTHEM
Arranged by
Christopher Gordon

Commissioned by
THE DEPARTMENT OF THE
PRIME MINISTER AND CABINET

Commonwealth of Australia 2006

Instrumentation
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2 Flutes
3 Oboes
3 Clarinets (Bb)
2 Bassoons
Contrabassoon
4 Horns
3 Trumpets (C)
2 Trombones
Bass Trombone
Tuba
Timpani
4-5 Percussion
Glockenspiel, Snare Drum, Cymbals, Bass Drum, Tubular Bells (optional)

SATB Choir
Strings

Can be performed by orchestra only

When less woodwind are available any of the following instruments may be omitted:
Flute 2, Oboe 3, Clarinet 3, Contrabassoon

Commissioned by the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet

Australian National Anthem

Concert Score

q=104

Arranged by Christopher Gordon

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