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Swashbuckler, The
Subtitle: A Concert March
Contents
General Info
Year: 2011
Duration: c. 5:30
Difficulty: VI (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: Sound Studio Publications
Cost: Score and Parts - $95.00 USD | Score Only - $45.00 USD
Instrumentation
Full Score
Piccolo
Flute I-II
Oboe I-II
English Horn
Bassoon I-II
Eb Soprano Clarinet
Bb Soprano Clarinet I-II-III
Bb Bass Clarinet
Bb Contrabass Clarinet
Eb Alto Saxophone I-II
Bb Tenor Saxophone
Eb Baritone Saxophone
Bb Cornet I-II-III
Bb Trumpet I-II
Horn in F I-II-III-IV
Trombone I-II
Bass Trombone
Euphonium
Tuba
String Bass
Timpani
Mallets, including:
- Glockenspiel (bells)
- Tubular Bells (chimes)
- Vibraphone
Percussion I-II-III, including:
- Bass Drum
- Cowbell
- Cymbals (crash and suspended)
- Snare Drum
Errata
None discovered thus far.
Program Notes
Whether on the high seas, at a distant archaeological dig site, in the forests of medieval England or even on a pirate star cruiser, the swashbuckler character - a loveable rogue - has long been a part of literature. The early Hollywood films of the 20th century established a visual archetype for this iconic character, complete with his own brand of music - flamboyant, exciting, swaggering, and yet always with a hint a whimsy. To this day these silver screen characters are often revisited and remain extremely popular.
The Swashbuckler (A Concert March) for Band embodies all these qualities - giving every section of the band an opportunity to metaphorically swing from a yardarm, duel with a sword, find a lost treasure and (of course) save a fair damsel. From its robust theme in the brass section to its sweeping woodwind passages, "The Swashbuckler" offers a refreshing alternative to the traditional march fare. Fanfare-inspired passages are contrasted with faux-fugal sections, complex and angular harmonic interludes, all punctucated with exciting percussion and unexpected timbral and tonal episodes.
Commercial Discography
None discovered thus far.
Media Links
- Audio File: MP3
Performances
None discovered thus far.
Works for Winds by this Composer
- American Rhapsody (for Band), An (2009)
- Brass Trio (1988)
- Interludes for Percussion and Trumpet (1985)
- Labyrinth (for Brass Quintet) (2010)
- Monograms (for Symphonic Band) (1996)
- Overture Ciné Noir (for Band) (2012)
- Soldiers of Destiny (2011)
- Tag - You're It! (2013)
- Spectral Shifts (2015)
- Swashbuckler, The (2011)
- Theme to "Captain Kangaroo" (Puffin' Billy) (2013)
- Three Intradas for Band (2011)
- Three Short Christmas Carols (2010)
- Tirolean Trek (A Hike in the Bavarian Alps) (2012)
- With Malice Toward None (A Hymn for Band) (2012)
Transcriptions
- Divertissement (2013) by Jacques Ibert
