Excaliber

From Wind Repertory Project
Ryan Meeboer

Ryan Meeboer


General Info

Year: 2016
Duration: c. 3:35
Difficulty: I 1/2 (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: Eighth Note Publications
Cost: Score and Parts (print) - $55.00   |   Score Only (print) - $10.00


Instrumentation

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

  • Bass Drum
  • Bells
  • Cabasa
  • Crash Cymbals
  • Snare Drum
  • Suspended Cymbal
  • Tambourine
  • Tom-Tom (2)
  • Triangle


Errata

None discovered thus far.


Program Notes

There are many different myths about how the sword Excalibur came into King Arthur’s possession, and all lead to him being recognized as the true ruler of England. In one myth, Arthur draws the sword from a mighty stone and anvil. In another, the king retrieves Excalibur from the Lady of the Lake. Regardless of which story is true, or which one believes is true, this piece reflects King Arthur’s quest to find Excalibur. Grand themes and driving rhythms make this fun to play and to listen to.

- Program Note from publisher


Commissioned by the Holton District School Board for the Holton Band Extravaganza 2016.

- Program Note from score


Media


State Ratings

None discovered thus far.


Performances

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Works for Winds by This Composer

Adaptable Music


All Wind Works


Resources

  • "New Music Reviews." The Instrumentalist. November 2016, 26.
  • Perusal score