Whispers of Avalon: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
By Everett C. Davis
Grade: 2
Item: 00-PK-0009486
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Description
Whispers of Avalon, by Everett C. Davis, transports us to Avalon, the legendary island of magic and mystery. Said to be shrouded in mist, it is the resting place of King Arthur after his final battle. Mortally wounded, Arthur is carried to Avalon, where it is believed he will one day rise again. The sorceress Morgan le Fay, his half-sister and a powerful enchantress, dwells there, guiding the island's magic. Here, she works to heal the fallen king. A realm of whispers and wonder, Avalon exists beyond the mortal world, a place of both endings and new beginnings.
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Series:
Belwin Young Band
Publisher:
Alfred Music
SKU:
00-PK-0009486
More about this title
About the Composer: Everett C. Davis
Everett C. Davis began composing and performing music as a child in a small town near Portland, Oregon, where early attempts at writing for various instruments sparked a lifelong passion. He studied French horn, voice, and conducting at the University of Oregon, where he served as assistant conductor for the Campus Orchestra and Horn Ensemble while performing in bands, orchestras, and choral ensembles.
Davis currently teaches band and choir at Oaklea Middle School and maintains an active performance life as a vocalist with the Eugene Symphony Orchestra Chorus and French horn player with the Eugene Symphonic Band. He holds a second-degree black belt in Taekwondo and is pursuing a Master of Music Education at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, beginning in fall 2025.
Why we love this
Davis captures the sweeping mythology and intrigue of Avalon through orchestration that builds mystery and wonder without overwhelming a young band. The Grade 2 level never sacrifices musical storytelling for accessibility, giving students a chance to paint a vivid narrative rather than simply execute technical exercises.
What to expect
Whispers of Avalon unfolds like mist rolling across still water. The music evokes quiet magic and melancholy longing, the timeless ache of a legendary kingdom suspended between worlds, neither fully lost nor fully present. Students playing it inhabit a landscape of mystery and hope.
Who it's for
This score and parts suite works for middle school and early high school concert bands seeking thematic, artistically substantial repertoire at an accessible technical level. Directors programming festival or contest events will find a piece that challenges ensemble musicality without requiring advanced technique.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape the opening mist-like passages with careful control of dynamics; resist the impulse to play too loud early on, saving intensity for when Arthur's presence emerges.
- Balance melody across sections so that Morgan le Fay's musical voice remains clear and mysterious rather than drowning in accompaniment.
- Let younger players breathe naturally with the phrasing rather than mechanically counting rests; the piece asks them to listen and respond to their colleagues.
- Communicate the dual nature of Avalon, both a place of healing and loss, through subtle tempo flexibility rather than drastic tempo changes.
How to use it
Program this as a centerpiece for a concert themed around legend and storytelling, or select it for festival competition where artistic expression matters as much as technical precision. Its Grade 2 level and narrative depth make it an ideal choice for building ensemble musicianship while creating memorable concert moments.
Skills your students will build
- Balance between melody and accompaniment voices
- Sustaining tone and controlling breath through longer phrases
- Dynamic shaping and ensemble unity across sectional climaxes
- Articulation clarity in passages supporting thematic material