Procession of the Knights of Agincourt

Outnumbered almost two to one, King Henry’s English Army defeated a much larger French Army in the Battle at Agincourt in 1415. Victorious, but not without heavy casualties, King Henry’s army returns home to bury its fallen heroes, but also to celebrate a most unlikely victory. This work depicts the solemn procession of perished soldiers as they return to their English homeland, followed closely by the triumphant and heroic knights.

Program Notes

Outnumbered almost two to one, King Henry’s English Army defeated a much larger French Army in the Battle at Agincourt in 1415. Victorious, but not without heavy casualties, King Henry’s army returns home to bury its fallen heroes, but also to celebrate a most unlikely victory. This work depicts the solemn procession of perished soldiers as they return to their English homeland, followed closely by the triumphant and heroic knights.

Grade Level: 2
Copyright: 2011
Number of Players: Standard
Duration: 3:50
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Category: Concert Band

Instrumentation

Flute
Oboe
Bassoon
Bb Clarinet 1
Bb Clarinet 2
Bb Bass Clarinet
Eb Alto Saxophone
Bb Tenor Saxophone
Eb Baritone Saxophone

F Horn
Bb Trumpet 1
Bb Trumpet 2
Trombone 1
Trombone 2
Euphonium
Baritone T.C.
Tuba

Timpani (3 drums)
Bells
Snare Drum
Bass Drum
Cymbals (Crash & Suspended)