Kings of Old Kimberly Archer

Band
Number of Players:Standard
Copyright:2005
Flute 1/2
Oboe 1/2
Bassoon
Bb Clarinet 1/2
Bass Clarinet
Alto Saxophone 1/2
Tenor Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone
Bb Trumpet 1/2
F Horn 1/2
Trombone 1/2
Baritone
(Baritone T.C.)
Tuba
Timpani
Percussion 1(chimes)
Percussion 2 (marimba, bells)
Percussion 3 (snare Drum, crash cymbals)
Kings of Old is the second installment of an unofficial "Lord of the Rings" triptych. Originally titled To Look Upon the Kings of Old, it is an allusion to a line of dialogue in the first film, where the future king of the Western realm passes by boat through a landscape populated by enormous monuments to past monarchs. He says to another character, "Long have I desired to look upon the kings of old." I was struck by the sense that it must be wonderful to live in a world where leaders are known to be wise, benevolent, and trustworthy.