Of Chivalry and Valor

From Wind Repertory Project
David Faleris

David Faleris


General Info

Year: 2013 / 2016
Duration: c. 4:40
Difficulty: IV (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: Wingert-Jones Publications
Cost: Score and Parts (digital) - $70.00   |   Score Only (digital) - $10.00


Instrumentation

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

  • Bass Drum
  • China Cymbal
  • Crash Cymbals
  • Glockenspiel
  • Snare Drum
  • Suspended Cymbals (medium and large)
  • Tom-toms (4)
  • Triangle


Errata

None discovered thus far.


Program Notes

Chivalry dates back to the medieval institution of knighthood. While the meaning of this word has changed over time, Of Chivalry and Valor celebrates some of the central tenets deeply rooted in the original chivalric code. The militaristic opening depicts a courageous battle where knights demonstrated their loyalty, bravery, and valor, followed by softer and gentler values such as generosity and selflessness. For the finale we return to the battlefield to witness the chivalrous warriors' heroic triumph.

Of Chivalry and Valor was commissioned and premiered by Anthony Rivera (Eastern Technical High School, Baltimore County Public Schools) in 2013.

- Program Note by publisher


Awards

  • National Bandmasters Association/Merrill Jones Memorial Composition Contest, 2014


Media


State Ratings

None discovered thus far.


Performances

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Works for Winds by This Composer


Resources

  • Faleris, D. (2016). Of Chivalry and Valor [score]. Wingert-Jones Publications: Exton, Penn.
  • Perusal score