The Light Eternal is a powerful work that recounts the magnificent story of four U.S. Army Chaplains who heroically sacrificed their lives during World War II. “The Light Eternal” is based on the well-known hymn, “God Of Our Fathers”, and is filled with an abundance of musical inventiveness that will produce a startling emotional impact on the listener. Audiences will be overwhelmed!

Here it has been transcribed by Japanese composer Akira Toda for traditional British-style brass band. In addition to the parts typically found in these ensembles, transposed parts are provided for suitable performance by instruments of a standard symphonic band. For more information on British-style brass band instrumentation: Wikipedia - British Brass Band. Or feel free to contact us for more information.

Instrumentation:

• Eb Soprano Cornet (or Bb Cornet alternative)
• Solo Eb Cornet (or Solo Bb Cornet)
• Bb Repiano Cornet
• Bb Cornet 1
• Bb Cornet 2
• Flugel Horn (Bb)

• Eb Horn 1 (or F Horn 1)
• Eb Horn 2 (or F Horn 2)

• Baritone 1 (BC or TC)
• Baritone 2 (BC or TC)
• Trombone 1 (BC or TC)
• Trombone 2 (BC or TC)
• Bass Trombone
• Euphonium (BC or TC)

• Bass/Tuba (in C, Eb, or Bb) - Parts for Eb and Bb Bass are notated in Treble Clef

• Mallets: Bells, Xylophone, Vibes
• Chimes
• Timpani
• Percussion 1: Snare Drum, Bass Drum, Brake Drum
• Percussion 2: Triangle, Crash Cymbals, Suspended Cymbal, Gong