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The Gathering of the Knights: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

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The Gathering of the Knights: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

The Gathering of the Knights: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

By Quincy C. Hilliard

Grade: 2

Item: 36-20100707
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With all of the nobility and adventure of the title, this exciting new composition will be either an effective opener or concert selection for any program. From the fanfare style opening through a contrasting lyrical passage and exciting Allegro, this work builds to a dramatic reprise of the opening.

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Additional Details
Series: Great Works Publishing - LudwigMasters
Publisher: Keiser Productions, Inc.
UPC: 660355035470
SKU: 36-20100707
Instrumentation: Band

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Why we love this

The architecture here is genuinely strong. You get a fanfare that announces itself immediately, a contrasting lyrical section that gives your players room to breathe, and an Allegro that delivers real energy without demanding advanced technique. The dramatic reprise ties everything together cleanly, making this feel substantial even at Grade 2.

What to expect

Knightly pageantry opens the door. There's nobility in the fanfare, a moment of quiet reflection in the lyrical passage, then a surge of adventure that carries through to the finish. The piece has a story arc that players and audiences both feel.

Who it's for

This is ideal for band programs seeking a Grade 2 selection with real musical substance. Directors building a concert program will find a piece that sounds and feels accomplished without overwhelming newer or developing ensembles.

How to get the most out of it

  • Shape the opening fanfare with clear articulation and a unified sense of forward motion; the nobility of the piece depends on the ensemble committing to that declarative opening statement.
  • Contrast the lyrical passage by pulling back dynamics and encouraging singers-like phrasing in the melodic voices; this section gives the piece its emotional center.
  • Build momentum steadily through the Allegro rather than jumping to tempo; your ensemble will need time to settle into the faster section and maintain control.
  • Balance the dramatic reprise by bringing back the fanfare material with confidence while ensuring the fuller orchestration doesn't obscure the original opening's character.

How to use it

Open your concert with this. The fanfare grabs attention and sets a confident tone for the program. It also works well as a standalone festival or contest selection where you want to show musicality and structural clarity at an accessible level.

Skills your students will build

  • Executing a fanfare style opening with crisp articulation and unified phrasing
  • Shaping a lyrical melodic passage with dynamic control and expressive phrasing
  • Transitioning between contrasting tempos and styles (fanfare to lyrical to Allegro)
  • Building and releasing tension across a full musical form
  • Balancing tutti orchestration while maintaining clarity of primary melodic lines

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