Residence of the Lords (flex)
Subtitle: The Medieval Castle
General Info
Year: 2020
Duration: c. 2:00
Difficulty: I (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing
Cost: Score and Parts (print) - $55.00 | Score Only (print) - $9.00
Instrumentation (Flexible)
Full Score
Part 1
- C Instruments TC (High)
- C Instruments TC (Low)
- C Instruments BC
- B-flat Instruments
- E-flat Instruments
Part 2
- C Instruments TC
- C Instruments BC
- B-flat Instruments
- E-flat Instruments
Part 3
- C Instruments TC
- C Instruments BC
- B-flat Instruments
- E-flat Instruments
- F Instruments
Part 4
- C Instruments BC (High)
- C Instruments BC (Low)
- B-flat Instruments
- E-flat Instruments
- F Instruments
Piano (optional)
Timpani (optional)
Percussion I-II-III, including:
- Bass Drum
- Bells (optional)
- Chimes
- Concert Toms (2)
- Drum Set (optional)
- Snare Drum
- Wood Blocks (2)
- Xylophone
Errata
None discovered thus far.
Program Notes
Residence of the Lords is based on the composer's visit to Slovenia. Atop the 125-meter cliff above Lake Bled was the administrative, military and economic center of Blejski kot in the Slavic period.
The castle and residence of the lords, first mentioned in 1011, was related to the feudal tradition, but totally different in appearance and layout. The original stone-built tower, which provided protection but little comfort to its inhabitants, gradually expanded into a circular fortress with living quarters, towers, defense walls, and a chapel erected in the bedrock. The castle's present-day appearance mainly derives from renovations following two big earthquakes – the first in 1511, when the chapel was rebuilt in the late Gothic style, and the second in 1690.
Today we can still see that the castle had two plateaus at different heights, and that they were independent in terms of defense: a lower exterior courtyard with outbuildings, to which the subjects had access with their business; and a higher interior courtyard with the lord's residence, chapel and gardens. The furnishings of the castle chapel were sold already in the early 19th century, and the premises of the castle were completely looted at the end of World War II.
- Program Note from score
Performance Notes
With homogeneous instrument use, there will be crossed voices, so be sure that students adjust dynamics so the melody is always heard. In an effort to support completely flexible instrumentation, the following editorial accommodations are included to address potential Challenges.
Where appropriate, some parts may have multiple notes. However, they will not be marked div. When this occurs, assign the most appropriate notes for your students.
Media
State Ratings
None discovered thus far.
Performances
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Works for Winds by This Composer
Adaptable Music
- Residence of the Lords (Flex instrumentation) (2020)
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