{"product_id":"oliver-national-anthem-of-the-peoples-republic-of-upper-slobbovia-digital-pdf-download-arr-marc-oliver","title":"Oliver - National Anthem of the Peoples' Republic of Upper Slobbovia , arr. Marc Oliver","description":"\u003ch2\u003e🎵 Listen Before You Buy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003caudio controls style=\"width:100%;margin-bottom:1em;\"\u003e\u003csource src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0706\/6750\/1677\/files\/636266665266.mp3?v=1777674642\" type=\"audio\/mpeg\"\u003eYour browser does not support the audio element.\u003c\/source\u003e\u003c\/audio\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/issuu.com\/ayottemusic\/docs\/636266666254\"\u003eClick HERE to browse the music.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Tongue-in-Cheek Musical Joke — by Marc Oliver\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eNational Anthem of the Peoples’ Republic of Upper Slobbovia\u003c\/em\u003e by Marc Oliver is a delightful musical joke — a mock national anthem for the fictional nation of Upper Slobbovia, a satirical country invented by the legendary cartoonist Al Capp in his comic strip \u003cem\u003eLi’l Abner\u003c\/em\u003e. Upper Slobbovia was Capp’s parody of Cold War-era Soviet bloc nations, and its “national anthem” in Oliver’s hands is a tongue-in-cheek send-up of the pompous, grandiose style of official state music. It is a piece guaranteed to raise a smile from any audience familiar with the joke, and a perfect choice for light programming and concert encores.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerformance Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA delightful musical joke — a mock national anthem for a fictional nation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspired by Al Capp’s satirical \u003cem\u003eLi’l Abner\u003c\/em\u003e comic strip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA tongue-in-cheek send-up of pompous official state music\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for light programming and concert encores\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDigital PDF download — print-ready score and parts included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Composer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0706\/6750\/1677\/files\/oliver.jpg?v=1777672456\" alt=\"Marc Oliver\" style=\"max-width:180px;margin:0.75em 1.25em 0.75em 0;float:left;\"\u003eMarc Oliver (1952–2017) was the primary arranger and engraver behind Ayotte Custom Musical Engravings during its founding, bringing decades of expertise in brass, band, and ensemble writing to every score. His arrangements are known for their idiomatic clarity, professional engraving quality, and deep respect for the performance traditions of the American concert band.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"clear:both;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is a digital product. No physical materials will be shipped. For personal and educational use only — not for resale or redistribution.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ayotte Custom Musical Engravings","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45150901010541,"sku":"636266665266","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0706\/6750\/1677\/files\/636266665266.jpg?v=1777499015","url":"https:\/\/www.ayottemusic.com\/products\/oliver-national-anthem-of-the-peoples-republic-of-upper-slobbovia-digital-pdf-download-arr-marc-oliver","provider":"Ayotte Custom Musical Engravings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}