Siege of Harlech Castle, The

Robert Sheldon

Robert Sheldon

General Info

Year: 2012
Duration: c. 1:45
Difficulty: I (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: FJH Music
Cost: Score and Parts - $0.00  |   Score Only - $5.00

Instrumentation

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

• Bass Drum
• Snare Drum
• Suspended cymbal
• Triangle

Errata

None discovered thus far.

Program Notes

Inspired by the longest known siege in the history of the British Isles, this exciting work features driving percussion lines. Tuneful melodies intertwine with colorful harmonic moments to help tell the story of Harlech Castle and its inhabitants as they endured an epic embattlement!

-Program, note by publisher

Harlech Castle is located in northwest Wales atop a cliff near the Irish Sea. Built in the 13th century, its colorful history includes numerous battles, among them the Seven-Year Siege during the War of the Roses, the longest known siege in the history of the British Isles. The Siege of Harlech Castle is inspired by the life and times of the inhabitants of this garrison as they endured this epic embattlement.

-Program note by New Trier High School Symphonic Wind Ensemble.

Media

• Audio: Reference recording. Ensemble and conductor unknown
• Audio CD: New Trier High School Symphonic Wind Ensemble (Matt Temple, conductor)

State Ratings

None discovered thus far.

Performances

To submit a performance please join The Wind Repertory Project

• New Trier (Ill.) High School Symphonic Wind Ensemble (Matt Temple, conductor) – 20 December 2012 (2012 Midwest Clinic)

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Resources

• Robert Sheldon website Accessed 3 September 2021