Edelweiss from The Sound of Music ‘Arranged by Donald Thomson Richard Rodgers (1902-791 and Oscar Hammerstein I 1895-1960) ‘Moderato (J =¢.120) The Sound of Musicis one ofthe most successful musicalsby the partnership of Richard Rodger. who wrote the music, an Okear Nammerstein 1, who wrote the lyrics. fe was frst produced on Broadway in New York in 1959 and ran for more than thee anda half yeas: twas made into «film in 1965. The story i based on a rea:life group of child singers, members ofthe von Trapp family in Austria the late 1930s, and theit ‘escape from the Nazi army of occupation. The song ‘Edelweiss n waltz time, i sung by the childrens father at a music festival Iti about a flower thats native tothe Austian mountains, nd so tis a demonstration of patriotic feelings. This arrangement presents the song without hrasing; players may wish to add some oftheir ov. Copyright © 1859 by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein I. Copyright renewed Tic arrangrmeet Capit ©7012 by Wiliam Music. Williamson Music. a Division of Rodgers & Hammerstein: an Imagem Company, owner of publication and alled rights throughout the wold. International capmight secured Alsightsteserved. Reprinted by permission of Hal Leonard Corporation. Al enqutes about this pee, pat rom those dre relating tothe exams, shoul be addressed o Hal Leonard Coporation 7777 Wes Blueriound Road, iwaukee 152213, USA AB3677 _BERERDBEBELEREBREBREDEBEEREEEE