The Knights' Creed: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
By Robert Buckley
Grade: 3
Item: 35-PK00412135
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The medieval knights had a code of chivalry that included courage, community and wisdom - in this composition each of these ideals is symbolized with its own melody. The percussion provides the framework as these melodies are stated individually, in pairs and ultimately all together in a triumphant conclusion. This work is an ideal high-energy concert opener or festival piece that showcases all sections of the band and allows them each to play the melody. Dur: 5:10
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00412135
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Why we love this
Buckley writes for the strengths of each section rather than asking them to blend into background texture. Every part of your band gets a moment where the melody belongs to them, which means every student leaves the stage knowing they carried the piece. The percussion framework keeps everything grounded while the overlapping melodies build genuine momentum toward that final tutti.
What to expect
Medieval pageantry meets modern concert energy. The piece carries the weight of tradition in its themes of courage, community, and wisdom, but it propels forward with infectious drive. You feel the three ideals emerge distinctly before they converge in a unified statement that sends the audience out of the opening number energized.
Who it's for
Grade 3 bands with solid fundamentals and the confidence to carry melody on their own. This works well for programs building sectional independence and for ensembles eager to showcase what each section can do. It rewards groups that can maintain focus through layered textures without losing their own line.
How to get the most out of it
- Establish the percussion texture first in sectional rehearsals. Once the timpani and keyboard parts lock in rhythmically, the melodic sections will have a solid foundation to play against.
- Shape each melody statement with its own dynamic arc, even when the same tune appears in different sections. Brass might play it boldly; woodwinds can float it lightly. This variety prevents the melody from feeling repetitive across the piece.
- Balance the layered section at the conclusion by having each group imagine they're one voice in a four-part chord. No section should dominate; instead, listen for blend across the band as all three melodies sound together.
- Let the opening percussion establish the march-like energy immediately. A crisp, confident entrance from the rhythm section signals confidence to the audience and sets the tone for the concert.
How to use it
Open your fall concert with this. Its clear thematic structure and escalating energy make it an excellent first impression, and audiences recognize the medieval storyline immediately. Alternatively, place it early in a festival rotation where judges appreciate straightforward compositional architecture and excellent balance among sections.
Skills your students will build
- Carrying independent melodic lines while listening to countermelodies
- Dynamic shaping within section-specific melody statements
- Rhythmic precision in layered textures
- Entrances after percussion-driven accompaniment
- Balancing blend when multiple melodies sound simultaneously