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Music of the English Renaissance: Concert Band Conductor Score

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Music of the English Renaissance: Concert Band Conductor Score

Music of the English Renaissance: Concert Band Conductor Score

(1. The Earl of Salisbury Pavane, 2. Now Is the Month of Maying)

Music by William Byrd and Thomas Morley / arr. Mark Williams

Grade: 2 (Medium Easy)

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This tasteful arrangement of two classics from the English Renaissance will serve as a great "stepping-off" point for studying music from different historical periods. "The Earl of Salisbury Pavane" by William Byrd is a beautiful study in sonority and counterpoint. "Now Is the Month of Maying" by Thomas Morley is a madrigal written for six voices. A great addition to the young band repertoire.

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Series: Young Symphonic
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 12
UPC: 038081207834
SKU: 00-20689S

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About the Arranger: Mark Williams

Mark Williams

Mark Williams built a prolific career as a composer and arranger for school ensembles, creating over 200 published works across band, orchestra, and choral literature. His deep commitment to young musicians began with elementary band instruction in Washington state and extended through decades of guest conducting and clinician work across 34 states, five Canadian provinces, and Australia. Williams co-authored the Accent on Achievement Band Method, bringing his pedagogical expertise into widespread use.

Beyond the page, Williams remained an active performer on bassoon and served as conductor and artistic director for the Spokane British Brass Band. His education credentials include degrees from Eastern Washington University, and his compositions earned recognition including the Western International Band Clinic's Gralia Competition and multiple ASCAP Special Awards. His orchestration sensibility was sharpened through years as a woodwind performer and arranger for the 560th Air Force Band.

Why we love this

Williams crafts this pair of Renaissance masterworks with the young band ensemble in mind, balancing historical integrity with practical scoring that engages all sections without overwhelming them. The arrangement opens a real historical window for students to encounter authentic counterpoint and formal structures from four centuries ago while building technical confidence at Grade 2. Programming these pieces signals to your students and audience that early music belongs on the concert stage.

What to expect

Both pieces radiate a quiet dignity. 'The Earl of Salisbury Pavane' unfolds with contemplative sonority, its counterpoint creating gentle waves of color and movement. 'Now Is the Month of Maying' brings warmth and lighter character, a madrigal translated to the band with charm and accessibility.

Who it's for

Young concert bands at the Grade 2 level seeking authentic repertoire that introduces historical context without requiring advanced technical facility. Conductors building thematic concerts around music history or music of different periods will find these two pieces ideal anchors for discussion and comparison.

How to get the most out of it

  • Prepare students to hear the independence of lines in 'The Earl of Salisbury Pavane.' Isolate each voice part in rehearsal so players understand they're contributing to a contrapuntal texture, not doubling a melody.
  • Shape phrases in 'Now Is the Month of Maying' as if singers are delivering text, even though the band plays instruments. This brings clarity and forward motion to what can otherwise become static.
  • Balance the ensemble by ear rather than purely by section volume. The Renaissance scoring calls for blend between upper and lower voices; resist the modern impulse to lead with the highest notes.

How to use it

Pair these arrangements in a single concert set to let audiences hear how Renaissance forms and text-painting translate to band instruments. Consider programming them in a "music through time" concert where students perform music from multiple centuries, or use them as an entry point before advancing to more complex Renaissance-inspired works.

Skills your students will build

  • Identifying and sustaining independent melodic lines within a contrapuntal texture
  • Understanding Renaissance formal structures including the pavane and madrigal
  • Balancing ensemble tone when multiple voice parts carry equal musical weight
  • Shaping longer phrases with historical style awareness

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