DOCTOR OF MUSICAL ARTS PERFORMANCE PORTFOLIO ...

The sixth movement, 'Hymn', is thematically based on the national anthem.
The anthem is not obvious to the ear from the outset, as the composer has created a
new melodic line from the harmonic structure suggested by the anthem. Gradually the
more familiar anthem appears as if leading people to Buckingham Palace and the
ceremonial heart of London which means so much to the Household Division. As the
melody grows trumpets and trombones sound celebratory fanfares giving the feeling
of a Royal celebration outside Buckingham Palace with the people gathered to join in
the joyous occasion as the work draws to a rousing climax.
This second premiere performance, Cries ofLondon, has been recorded and
stored digitally on Compact Disc. The premiere recording was made in July 2005 by
the Coldstream Guards Band and released on the SRC label in September
2005.
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