Legend of the Sword Nathan Daughtrey

Band
Number of Players:Standard
Copyright:2008
Flute 1/2
Oboe (opt.)
Bassoon (opt.)
Bb Clarinet in 1/2
Bb Bass Clarinet
Eb Alto Saxophone 1/2
Bb Tenor Saxophone
Eb Baritone Saxophone

Bb Trumpet 1/2
F Horn 1/2
Trombone 1/2
Baritone B.C.
(Baritone T.C.)
Tuba

Timpani (Woodblock)
Percussion 1 (Bells (shared w/ Player 2), Xylophone, Medium Tom (or Taiko Drum)
Percussion 2 (Chimes, Bells (shared w/ Player 1), Medium Low Tom (or Taiko Drum)
Percussion 3 (Bass Drum (or Large Taiko Drum), Low Tom
Percussion 4 (Wind Chimes, Tam-Tam, 3 Cymbals (different sizes)
Legend of the Sword tells the tale of a Japanese Samurai warrior as he prepares for and goes into battle. After a mysterious and ominous opening, the work comes to a rather dissonant climax followed by a brief silence (m. 17-18). The stage is now set for the intense battle that ensues. Just imagine the hundreds of warriors engaged in the fights with swords clashing.

The work was commissioned by the West Forsyth High School Band (Jim Kirkpatrick and Chris Garmon, directors) as the opener for their 2007 marching band show. It has been re-imagined here for concert band.