O Canada

Calixa Lavallée / arr. Melody Bober

This piano solo arrangement of Canada's national anthem has a big, orchestral sound, with open, arpeggiated chords, sometimes hovering above, other times supporting the melody. The final section moves from 4/4 into 6/8 time, making room for rising triad inversions, and a sweeping 32nd-note cadenza. Written for the moderately advanced performer, it is a worthy recital piece that is sure to be a winner both in Canada and the United States.