Quest for the Throne by Larry Clark Concert Band - Sheet Music
By Larry Clark
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Quest for the Throne
20767206
20767206
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Concert band Bass Clarinet, Bass Drum, Bassoon, Bb Euphonium, Clarinet in Bb 1, Clarinet in Bb 2, Crash Cymbals, Euphonium, Flute, Flute 2, Horn, Oboe, Percussion 1, Percussion 2, Snare Drum, Suspended Cymbal, Timpani, Tom-tom, Trombone, Trumpet in Bb 1 and more. - Grade 1.5
SKU: CF.FPS155F
Composed by Larry Clark. Sws. First Plus Band (FPS). Full score. With Standard notation. 16 pages. Carl Fischer Music #FPS155F. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.FPS155F).ISBN 9781491152836. UPC: 680160910335. 9 x 12 inches.
Quest for the Throne evokes images of kings and castles, knights and horses, and dragons in all their glory. Itxa0is a bold and aggressive piece throughout, but includes a contrasting, lush secondary theme for variety. In his typical style, Clark has used forceful figures, and strong melodic content to give students music they'll want to practice and play again and again.
This piece should depict images of kings and castles, knight and horses, dragons and damsels in distress. It should be bold and aggressive throughout, but never with bad tone.xa0This is then contrasted by the lush second theme that is presented first in a softer thin orchestration, but later becomes a change for the whole ensemble to play in a strong, but lush presentation of this theme.One thing that is important to me when writing music for younger students is to offer pieces that challenge all students in the ensemble and give every section an important part of the musical presentation, which naturally should include some melodic material.xa0Every member of the ensemble wants to feel that they are contributing to the collective whole.It has been my pleasure to have the opportunity to write this piece. I hope you and your students enjoy it and find it useful for your program.—Larry ClarkLakeland, FL 2018.
