The Black Knight
General Info
Year of Published: 2019
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Series: The Ignite Series
Difficulty: Elementary
Duration: 00:01:50
Cost: $36.00
Instrumentation
Player 1: Glockenspiel
Player 2: Xylophone
Player 3: Marimba 1
Player 4: Marimba 2
Player 5: Timpani
Player 6: Snare Drum
Player 7: Bass Drum
Player 8: Crash Cymbals & 2 Concert Tom Toms
Player 9: Tambourine & Congas
Program Notes
The Black Knight was created to help fill the gap of literature for beginning percussion ensembles. I wanted to create a manageable, yet dramatic piece that would allow beginning percussionists the opportunity to practice their dynamic, ensemble balance, and phrasing skills. I found the idiosyncratic, yet memorable Black Knight from the film Monty Python and the Holy Grail to be a perfect inspiration for this short, yet energetic overture.
Works for Percussion by this Composer
Like a Father - Marimba Duo
The Black Knight - Percussion Nonet
To Build a Bond So Strong - Alto Saxophone & Vibraphone
Watauga - Percussion 12