for Concert Band with solo Horn.
Duration: 6 minutes

Originally written by the great English writer J.R.R. Tolkien (1892-1973), The Lord of the Rings has encountered new-found popularity recently with the release of three blockbuster movies.

With Bilbo the Hobbit we enter the lands of Middle-earth during the Third Age, some decades before The Lord of the Rings trilogy.

Fascinated by the works of the masters of film music, Maxime Aulio structured this work in their way. When the end credits roll, Maxime's music displays all the basic characters and passages of the novel. From the landscapes of the Shire to Middle-earth, the Great Dragons to Gandalf the Wizard, Bilbo Baggins tells us his story through light and virtuoso arabesques in the solo part.

Bilbo the Hobbit is a wonderful addition to the french horn repertoire and is sure to be a "hit" with horn players everywhere!