Clarke Prince of Denmark's March
For many years, this composition was known as the Purcell Trumpet Voluntary. But it was not written by Henry Purcell, and it was not written for trumpet. Although there are several arrangements that include trumpet, the original version was actually written by Jeremiah Clarke for the organ. It is called the trumpet voluntary because the organist is supposed to use the trumpet stop on the organ. This music was used for the wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana in 1981.
This composition can be played by 393,448 different combinations of instruments (really!).
A few notes on the parts and instruments:
- The standard ("std") parts are the original parts and are designed to be played together.
- The alternate "a" parts, if present, are raised one octave (8va) and can be substituted for a standard part to accommodate the higher instruments listed. They should work as long as they are above the other parts.
- The alternate "b" parts, if present, are lowered one octave (8vb) and can be substituted for a standard part to accommodate the lower instruments listed. They should work as long as they are below the other parts.
- For example, using parts 1, 2, and 3 together is definitely ok. Using parts 1a, 2, and 3b together is probably ok. Using parts 1b, 2, and 3a together might not work well.
- Part ranges are listed in concert key, where C4 is middle C.
When you purchase this composition, you will be taken to PayPal to submit your payment. As soon as you pay, you will be able to download all the PDF files immediately. You will have access to every part for each available instrument, in the proper key and clef. You will also get a complete score (in most cases, we include four separate scores with all parts transposed to C, Bb, Eb, and F).
You don't have to purchase each part separately; one single payment covers all the parts you need for the instruments in your ensemble.
We have 2 versions of this composition. Click on the version name to jump to the different versions. Note that each version is purchased separately.
Version v01
Buy Version v01 ($1.99)This version was arranged for trumpet and strings, but the melody line is now available for 30 different instruments.
Composition: Clarke Prince of Denmark's March
Version: v01
Instrumentation: Quartet
The original key has been changed to better fit the instruments.
Duration: 2 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Price: $1.99
| Clarke Prince of Denmark's March, Version v01 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Part | Range | Available Instruments |
| Score | Full Score in C, Bb, Eb, and F | |
| Part 1 (std) | A#3 - G5 | Alto Flute, Oboe d'Amore, English Horn, Eb/C/Bb/A Clarinet, Basset Horn, Alto Clarinet, Eb/D/C/Bb Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Violin, Viola, Viola d'Amore |
| Part 1a (8va) | A#4 - G6 | Flute, Eb Clarinet, Piccolo Trumpet, Violin |
| Part 1b (8vb) | A#2 - G4 | Basset Horn, Alto/Bass/Contra-Alto/Contrabass Clarinet, Bassoon, French Horn, Baritone, Trombone, Alto Trombone, C/Bb Euphonium, Cello, Bass 8vb, Tenor/Bass Viol |
| Part 2 (std) | A#3 - G5 | Alto Flute, Oboe d'Amore, English Horn, Eb/C/Bb/A Clarinet, Basset Horn, Alto Clarinet, Eb/D/C/Bb Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Violin, Viola, Viola d'Amore |
| Part 2a (8va) | A#4 - G6 | Flute, Eb Clarinet, Piccolo Trumpet, Violin |
| Part 2b (8vb) | A#2 - G4 | Basset Horn, Alto/Bass/Contra-Alto/Contrabass Clarinet, Bassoon, French Horn, Baritone, Trombone, Alto Trombone, C/Bb Euphonium, Cello, Bass 8vb, Tenor/Bass Viol |
| Part 3 (std) | A3 - C5 | Alto Flute, Bass Flute, Bass Recorder, Oboe d'Amore, English Horn, Bass Oboe, Eb/C/Bb/A Clarinet, Basset Horn, Alto/Bass Clarinet, Alto/Tenor Saxophone, French Horn, Mellophone, D/C/Bb Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Trombone, Violin, Viola, Cello, Viola d'Amore, Treble/Tenor Viol |
| Part 3a (8va) | A4 - C6 | Flute, Alto Flute, Alto Recorder, Oboe, Oboe d'Amore, Eb/C/Bb/A Clarinet, Basset Horn, Sopranino/Soprano Saxophone, Piccolo Trumpet, Violin, Viola, Viola d'Amore |
| Part 3b (8vb) | A2 - C4 | Contrabass Recorder, Basset Horn, Alto/Bass/Contra-Alto/Contrabass Clarinet, Baritone/Bass Saxophone, Bassoon, French Horn, Trombone, Alto Trombone, Bass Trombone, C/Bb Euphonium, Tuba, Cello, Bass 8vb, Tenor/Bass Viol |
| Part 4 (std) | C2 - A#3 | Contra-Alto/Contrabass Clarinet, Bass Saxophone, Bassoon, French Horn, Bass Trombone, Tuba, Eb Sousaphone, Cello |
| Part 4a (8va) | C3 - A#4 | Bass Flute, Bass Oboe, Basset Horn, Alto/Bass Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone, French Horn, Mellophone, Baritone, Trombone, Alto Trombone, C/Bb Euphonium, Viola, Cello, Tenor Viol |
| Part 4b (8vb) | C1 - A#2 | Contrabass Clarinet, Contrabassoon, Bb Sousaphone |
Version v02
Buy Version v02 ($1.99)This version was arranged for trumpet and strings, but the melody line is now available for 30 different instruments.
Composition: Clarke Prince of Denmark's March
Version: v02
Instrumentation: Quartet
The original key has been changed to better fit the instruments.
Duration: 2 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Price: $1.99
| Clarke Prince of Denmark's March, Version v02 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Part | Range | Available Instruments |
| Score | Full Score in C, Bb, Eb, and F | |
| Part 1 (std) | D4 - B5 | Flute, Alto Flute, Oboe, Oboe d'Amore, Eb/C/Bb/A Clarinet, Basset Horn, Soprano Saxophone, Eb Trumpet, Violin, Viola, Viola d'Amore |
| Part 1a (8va) | D5 - B6 | Piccolo, Eb Clarinet |
| Part 1b (8vb) | D3 - B4 | Bass Flute, Bass Oboe, Bb/A Clarinet, Basset Horn, Alto/Bass Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone, French Horn, Mellophone, Trombone, Viola, Cello, Viola d'Amore, Treble/Tenor Viol |
| Part 2 (std) | D4 - B5 | Flute, Alto Flute, Oboe, Oboe d'Amore, Eb/C/Bb/A Clarinet, Basset Horn, Soprano Saxophone, Eb Trumpet, Violin, Viola, Viola d'Amore |
| Part 2a (8va) | D5 - B6 | Piccolo, Eb Clarinet |
| Part 2b (8vb) | D3 - B4 | Bass Flute, Bass Oboe, Bb/A Clarinet, Basset Horn, Alto/Bass Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone, French Horn, Mellophone, Trombone, Viola, Cello, Viola d'Amore, Treble/Tenor Viol |
| Part 3 (std) | C#4 - E5 | Flute, Alto Flute, Bass Flute, Tenor Recorder, Oboe d'Amore, English Horn, Bass Oboe, Eb/C/Bb/A Clarinet, Basset Horn, Alto Clarinet, Soprano/Alto Saxophone, Eb/D/C/Bb Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Violin, Viola, Viola d'Amore |
| Part 3a (8va) | C#5 - E6 | Flute, Soprano Recorder, Oboe, Eb/C/Bb Clarinet, Piccolo Saxophone, Piccolo Trumpet, Violin |
| Part 3b (8vb) | C#3 - E4 | Bass Flute, Bass Oboe, A Clarinet, Basset Horn, Alto/Bass/Contra-Alto/Contrabass Clarinet, Tenor/Baritone Saxophone, Bassoon, French Horn, Mellophone, Baritone, Trombone, Alto Trombone, C/Bb Euphonium, Viola, Cello, Bass 8vb, Tenor/Bass Viol |
| Part 4 (std) | E2 - D4 | Bass/Contra-Alto/Contrabass Clarinet, Bassoon, French Horn, Trombone, Bass Trombone, C/Bb Euphonium, Tuba, Cello, Bass 8vb, Bass Viol |
| Part 4a (8va) | E3 - D5 | Bass Flute, English Horn, Bass Oboe, C/Bb/A Clarinet, Basset Horn, Alto/Bass Clarinet, French Horn, Mellophone, Bb Trumpet, Viola, Cello, Viola d'Amore, Treble/Tenor Viol |
| Part 4b (8vb) | E1 - D3 | Contrabass Clarinet, Contrabassoon, Bass Trombone, Eb/Bb Sousaphone, Bass |