Procession of the Knights of Agincourt Danny Williams

Band
Number of Players:Standard
Copyright:2011
Flute
Oboe
Bassoon
Bb Clarinet 1
Bb Clarinet 2
Bb Bass Clarinet
Eb Alto Saxophone
Bb Tenor Saxophone
Eb Baritone Saxophone

F Horn
Bb Trumpet 1
Bb Trumpet 2
Trombone 1
Trombone 2
Euphonium
Baritone T.C.
Tuba

Timpani (3)
Bells
Snare Drum
Bass Drum
Cymbals (Crash & Suspended)
Outnumbered almost two to one, King Henry’s English Army defeated a much larger French Army in the Battle at Agincourt in 1415. Victorious, but not without heavy casualties, King Henry’s army returns home to bury its fallen heroes, but also to celebrate a most unlikely victory. This work depicts the solemn procession of perished soldiers as they return to their English homeland, followed closely by the triumphant and heroic knights.

PERFORMANCE NOTES
This piece consists of two distinct sections, both of which should be played in a stately, noble manner. The opening section should convey a very solemn mood, with all tenuto marks strictly observed. The fanfare-like figures in the brass foreshadow the more celebratory feel of the marcia section, but care should be taken to not play them too demonstratively. The marcia section should be played at a medium concert march tempo or slightly slower, still maintaining a noble mood through to the end.