The Perilous Seat
The Quest of Sir Galahad
David Marlatt
Ensemble: Concert Band
Grade: 1.5
Duration: 02:30
Year of Composition: 2013
Commissioned by: Halton District School Board
Publisher: Eighth Note
Year of Publication: 2013
Publisher Catalog Number: CB13232
Available: Yes
How to Acquire: Publisher, Purchase
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Flute
Oboe
B♭ Clarinet 1, 2
B♭ Bass Clarinet
E♭ Alto Sax 1, 2
B♭ Tenor Sax
E♭ Baritone Sax
B♭ Trumpets 1,2
F Horn
Trombone, Baritone, Bassoon
Tuba
String Bass
Bells
Timpani
[Percussion 1:] Snare Drum, Tom toms (2), Bass Drum
[Percussion 2:] Triangle, Tambourine, Cabasa, Suspended Cymbal
Commissioned by the Halton District School Board for the Halton Band Extravaganza 2013
Program Notes:
The Perilous Seat was a chair intentionally left vacant at King Arthur's round table. It was reserved, by Merlin the magician, for the bravest knight who was willing to take on the quest for the Holy Grail. If someone sat in this seat and was unworthy, they immediately died. Sir Galahad survived this test and King Arthur proclaimed him the greatest knight ever. He later began his quest for the Holy Grail.
(Eighth Note Publications)
