Visionaries, The

Starting with trumpet opening, this work uses the first three notes of "The Vision Splendid," a song written by Miss Ruth Flockart MBE, Head of Music at MLC from 1932 to 1959. Beautifully crafted by Brian Hogg, this work inspires a continued vision for the school music program.

Program Notes

The Methodist Ladies College in Melbourne has a long history of fine music making.This work, written to commemorate the opening of a new era in the school's musical endeavours uses the first three notes of "The Vision Splendid", a song written by Miss Ruth Flockart MBE, Head of Music from 1932 to 1959. The words to the song, by Barbara Heath, speak of the vision held by the founders of the school. A vision that would last throughout the years and inspire all of the school community. Their foresight is a cornerstone of the new music school placed there by the dedication of the present staff.

Grade Level: 2.5
Copyright: 1997
Publisher: Brolga Music
Category: Concert Band

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Sample PDFs

• The Visionaries - Sample Score.pdf

Instrumentation

Flute/Piccolo
Oboe
Bassoon
Bb Clarinet 1, 2, 3
Bass Clarinet
Alto Saxophone 1, 2
Tenor Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone

Bb Trumpet 1, 2
F Horn 1, 2
Trombone 1, 2
Euphonium
Tuba

Glockenspiel
Drums
Percussion
Timpani