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The Valiant

Concert March

By

Leonard Duarte
The Valiant is a concert march written in the style of Sousa. It presents numerous technical and interpretive challenges for the High School Band. The contrast in dynamics, and articulations makes this march a marvelous teaching tool. The March opens with a traditional intro followed by a scherzo-like first strain. The second strain calls for much contrast in dynamics with loud bombastic sounds being echoed in soft legato style. The Trio intones a beautiful legato and pianissimo melody with "alto" range predominance. The "Dog-fight" and ending strain demand maximum strength and agility from the brass and high woodwinds.

Instrumentation

1 - Full score

6 - Flute I&II

1 - Piccolo

2 - Oboe I&II

3 - B flat Clarinet I

4 - B flat Clarinet II

3 - B flat Cornet III

2 - B flat Trumpet I&II

2 - F Horn I&II

2 - F Horn III&IV

2 - E flat Alto Saxophone I

2 - E flat alto Saxophone II

2 - B flat Tenor Saxophone

1 - Baritone Saxophone

3 - B flat Cornet I

3 - B flat Cornet II

1 - Timpani

2 - Percussion I

2 - Percussion II

1- String Bass

2 - Bassoon I&II

2 - Trombone I

2 - Trombone II

2 - Trombone III

2 - Baritone (B.C.)

1 - Baritone (T.C.)

4 - Basses 4 - B flat Clarinet III

1 - E flat Alto Clarinet (optional)

1 - B flat Bass Clarinet

1 - E flat Contra Bass Clarinet

 
Level 3
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