The Earl of Oxford's March: Concert Band Conductor Score

$6.00 USD

The Earl of Oxford's March: Concert Band Conductor Score

Name: The Earl of Oxford's March: Concert Band Conductor Score
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-17127S
Price: 6.00 USD
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By William Byrd / arr. Mark Williams

Grade: 2 (Medium Easy)

Item: 00-17127S

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This selection from the Fitzwilliam Virginal Book has become well-known to band audiences through its inclusion in Gordon Jacob's "William Byrd Suite." Going back to the original manuscript, Mark Williams has crafted an outstanding version of this work for younger bands.

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Series: Young Symphonic

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 20

UPC: 038081154183

SKU: 00-17127S

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About the Arranger: Mark Williams

Mark Williams built his reputation as one of the most prolific and respected composers for school ensembles. With more than 200 published works and a career that spanned elementary band instruction, he shaped the landscape of accessible band literature through both original compositions and thoughtful arrangements. His credentials included a Bachelor of Arts in Education and a Master of Education from Eastern Washington University, along with performance experience as a woodwind musician and arranger for the 560th Air Force Band.

Beyond the classroom, Williams was a sought-after clinician and guest conductor who worked across 34 states, five Canadian provinces, and Australia, bringing his expertise directly to music programs nationwide. He earned recognition from prestigious organizations including the Western International Band Clinic's Gralia Competition and multiple ASCAP Special Awards. Williams also maintained an active performing life on bassoon and served as conductor and artistic director for the Spokane British Brass Band, grounding his compositional work in the practical demands of ensemble music-making.

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Why we love this

Williams strips away unnecessary complexity while preserving the Renaissance dignity of Byrd's original. This arrangement respects the manuscript source rather than relying on the Gordon Jacob suite version, giving your band a direct connection to a historical masterpiece. At Grade 2, it sounds polished and substantial without demanding virtuosity, making it ideal for building young musicians' confidence with legitimate concert repertoire.

What to expect

A stately ceremonial procession transformed into orchestral color. The work unfolds with the formal grace of its Elizabethan origins while speaking clearly through modern band sonorities, dignified and approachable at once.

Who it's for

Developing concert bands ready to tackle meaningful Renaissance material without overwhelming technical demands. This works especially well for middle school programs or younger high school bands seeking to expand beyond contemporary compositions into the historical repertoire with confidence.

How to get the most out of it

Shape the melodic lines with subtle dynamic emphasis rather than relying on tempo changes; Byrd's counterpoint sings best when voices maintain steady pulse while individual lines breathe.
Balance the middle voices carefully in full sections; younger players often neglect harmonies, but here the inner parts carry essential structural weight.
Approach repeated sections with textural variety; consider adjusting articulation or voicing slightly on repeats to add interest without altering the score.
Keep the march character clear and processional; avoid letting the tempo drag, even in ensemble passages where there's harmonic complexity.

How to use it

Feature this on a concert exploring music from different eras, pairing it with Baroque or contemporary works to show stylistic range. Its 20-page length and Grade 2 accessibility make it a natural choice for early-season programming when your ensemble is still building ensemble cohesion. You can also program it in a thematic context around English music or Renaissance dance forms.