Where the River Flows is a suite in 3 parts based on the story of a young boy who was abducted by a Shawnee Indian hunting party in 1771. The first movement, “The New Frontier” is a bold and majestic section containing the patented Swearingen melodic themes which have made his music so popular. “Bring Back My Child” is a solemn section which includes some sorrowful chanting (optional) by members of the band. The third movement, “Great Chief” has a bright and rhythmic character bringing the suite to a dramatic and exciting climax.

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: Chimes, Bells, Xylophone, Vibes
• Timpani
• Percussion 1: Snare Drum, Bass Drum, Bell Tree, Small Tam-Tam, Claves, Temple Blocks, Cabasa, Floor Tom
• Percussion 2: Crash Cymbals, Suspended Cymbal, Small Triangle, Gong, Finger Cymbals, Hi-Hat, Mark Tree, Tambourine, Sleigh Bells