Calixa Lavallée

This is a straight ahead version of the Canadian national anthem. For a much easier edition (grade 1.5), please look at 81-STR114. For full orchestra, look at 81-STR111.

Canada's national anthem.

Calixa Lavallee (1842-1891) was a 19th Century Canadian composer, noted for his varied prolific output. This Meditation was composed for the celebrated cornet virtuoso, Matthew Arbuckle. It is a lyric...

Stephen Chatman's stirring arrangements the Canadian National Anthem for band or orchestra are meant to inspire. Although essentially traditional, these arrangements convey unique features, including...