Excalibur
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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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)