2 Marches, Op.91 (Sibelius, Jean)

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Jäger March (No.1)

For Orchestra (Composer)

15 more: Complete Score (better quality) • Flute 1/2 • Oboe 1/2 • Clarinet 1/2, Bass Clarinet (B♭) • Bassoon 1/2 • Horn 1/2, 3/4 (F) • Trumpet 1/2, 3 (B♭) • Trombone 1/2, 3 • Timpani • Snare Drum/Cymbals/Bass Drum • Violins I • Violins II • Violas • Cellos • Basses

Publisher. Info. Leipzig: Breitkopf und Härtel, 1918. Plate Part.B. 2494 (score)/Orch.B. 2901 (parts).
Reprinted Boca Raton: Edwin F. Kalmus, n.d.(1994). Catalog A5455.
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Misc. Notes Instrumentation: 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, bass clarinet, 2 bassoons, 4 horns, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, timpani, side drum, cymbals, bass drum, strings
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Scout March (No.2)

For Mixed Chorus and Orchestra
Arranger Unknown
Publisher. Info. Copenhagen: Wilhelm Hansen, No.2198a, 1922. Plate 17858.
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Misc. Notes Instrumentation: 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 4 horns, 3 trumpets,
3 trombones, tuba, timpani, strings
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For Mixed Chorus and Piano
Arranger Unknown
Publisher. Info. Copenhagen: Wilhelm Hansen, 1922. Plate 17760.
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For Voice and Piano
Arranger Unknown
Publisher. Info. Copenhagen: Wilhelm Hansen, 1952. Plate 26987.
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General Information

Work Title Two Marches
Alternative. Title Jääkärien marssi
Composer Sibelius, Jean
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. Op.91
Internal Reference NumberInternal Ref. No. IJS 42
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 2 pieces
  1. Jääkärien Marssi (Jäger March)
  2. Partiolaisten Marssi (Scout March)
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1917-18
First Performance. 1918-01-19 in Helsinki (No.1)
Akademiska sångföreningen, brass septet, Olof Wallin (conductor)
First Publication. 1918 (No.1)
1922 (No.2)
Librettist 1. Heikki Nurmio
2. Jalmari Finne (1874-1938)
Language Finnish
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Early 20th century
Piece Style Early 20th century
Instrumentation Male Chorus and Piano

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  • Op. 91a Jääkärien marssi (The Jäger March) for male choir and piano;

words by Heikki Nurmio. Completed in 1917; first official performance in Helsinki on 19th January 1918 (Akademiska sångföreningen and a brass septet [!] under Olof Wallin). Arrangement for orchestra and male voices ad lib. 1918; first performance in Helsinki on 21st April 1919 (Helsinki City Orchestra under Robert Kajanus).

  • Op. 91b Partiolaisten marssi for piano with text;

words by Jalmari Finne. Completed in 1918. Arrangement for mixed-voice choir and orchestra in 1918, arrangement for mixed-voice choir and piano 1921, arrangement for two female voices and piano (The World Song of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts) 1951-52.