Medieval Tournament, A

From Wind Repertory Project
Fred Kepner

Fred Kepner


General Info

Year: 1958
Duration:
Difficulty: III (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: G. Schirmer
Cost: Score and Parts - Out of print.

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Instrumentation

Condensed Score
C Piccolo
Flute I-II
Oboe
Bassoon I-II
E-flat Soprano Clarinet
B-flat Soprano Clarinet I-II-III-IV
E-flat Alto Clarinet
B-flat Bass Clarinet
E-flat Alto Saxophone I-II
B-flat Tenor Saxophone
E-flat Baritone Saxophone
B-flat Cornet I-II-III-IV
E-flat Horn or Alto I-II-III-IV
Horn in F I-II-III-IV
Trombone I-II-III
Euphonium
Tuba
String Bass
Timpani
Percussion, including:

  • Bass Drum
  • Crash Cymbals
  • Snare Drum


Errata

None discovered thus far.


Program Notes

This overture is a miniature tone poem depicting tournament day in medieval England. The beginning maestoso sets the stage, describing the gathering crowds, the grandeur of the arena, the waving flags, etc. . . . Soon the assembled crowd is quiet, anticipating the tournament and the arrival of the king and the royal party. The battle begins and the excitement increases. A unison chord and cymbal crash depicts the fallen warrior, and is followed by a dirge for him and the fore-going champions. The excitement returns and the overture ends, building into the regal music, denoting the departure of the king and his party.

- Program Note from score


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State Ratings

  • Tennessee: III
  • West Virginia: III


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