Clarion Song
Clarion Song

Clarion Song is scored for Bb or C trumpet and 3-manual organ. Although taking an earlier work as its starting point (A Wedding Carol, Op.33), Clarion Song includes a substantial amount of new and re-worked material, partly to accommodate the shift from voice with text to trumpet, and partly to reflect changes in my musical style.

It was written for and subsequently selected by the John Armitage Memorial (JAM) for its 2020 season. The premiere was postponed on account of the Covid-19 outbreak, but finally took place on 23rd March 2022 at St. Brides Church, Fleet Street, with Alan Thomas (principal trumpet of Onyx Brass) and organist Simon Hogan performing.

 

Photos: Hal Gatewood and Denny Müller

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How to purchase 

Study score available for FREE DOWNLOAD  (limited period only). Performers' parts may be requested via the CONTACT PAGE.

Published 
2019
Opus 
59 (33a)
Duration 
c.14 mins
Instrumentation 
Trumpet (in B flat or C), Organ (3 manuals plus pedals)
Listen 

Christopher Best Clarion Song by Chrisbestmusic

Live recording at St. Bride's Church, Fleet St. Alan Thomas - trumpet , Simon Hogan - organ. Due to programming limitations the live performance omits the central cadenza. Recording engineer: Edward Armitage. Re-mixed and mastered: Christopher Best

Christopher Best Clarion Song (complete) (simulation).mp3

Complete version including central cadenza, using NotePerformer 2
First performance 
Wednesday March 23rd 2022 at St. Brides Church, Fleet Street, London. Alan Thomas (trumpet); Simon Hogan (organ).