Excalibur

by
Ryan Meeboer

Ensemble: Concert Band

Grade: 1.5

Duration: 03:30

Year of Composition: 2016

Commissioned by: Halton District School Board

Date of Premiere: March 30, 2016

Publisher: Eighth Note

Year of Publication: 2016

Publisher Catalog Number: CB16291

Available: Yes

How to Acquire: Publisher, Purchase

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Sample Audio

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Instrumentation

Flute
Oboe
B♭ Clarinets 1,2
B♭ Bass Clarinet
E♭ Alto Saxophones 1,2
B♭ Tenor Saxophone
E♭ Baritone Saxophone
B♭ Trumpets 1,2
F Horn
Trombone, Bassoon
Baritone
Tuba
String Bass
Bells
Timpani
[Percussion 1:] Snare Drum, Tom toms, Bass Drum
[Percussion 2:] Crash Cymbals, Tambourine, Cabasa, Triangle, Suspended Cymbal

Commissioned by the Halton District School Board for the Halton Band Extravaganza 2016


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.

(Eighth Note Publications)