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Genre: 4-Part Flex Band
Series: The MaxFlex Series
# of Players: Standard
Level: 3 | Duration: 1:20
Publisher: C. Alan Publications | Copyright: 2019
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Court Jester March is a quirky, lively march sparking sixteenth notes, silly syncopation in the brass, and plenty of rhythmic ringing. Students and audiences alike can easily imagine the Court Jester dancing around, putting on the show!
Genre: 4-Part Flex Band | # of Players: Standard
Series: The MaxFlex Series
Level: 3 | Duration: 1:20
Instrumentation
Full Score (showing all transposed parts)
Condensed Score (only "C" parts)
Adaptable Parts
(2 copies of Parts 1, 2, 3, and 4 for each instrument)
Flute
Oboe
B-flat Clarinet/Bass Clarinet
E-flat Alto Saxophone/Baritone Saxophone
B-flat Tenor Saxophone
B-flat Trumpet/Baritone T.C.
F Horn
Trombone/Euphonium/Bassoon
Tuba
Percussion Parts (100% optional)
Timpani (2 drums)
Bells
Percussion 1: Snare Drum, Bass Drum
Percussion 2: Crash Cymbals
Program Notes
Historically, the Court Jester’s job in the Medieval and Renaissance era was to provide entertainment at parties, fairs, markets, and other royal events. Dancing around in extravagant outfits, the Court Jester never ceased to provide spark and life to the atmosphere!
Court Jester March is a quirky, lively march sparking sixteenth notes, silly syncopation in the brass, and plenty of rhythmic ringing. Students and audiences alike can easily imagine the Court Jester dancing around, putting on the show!
ABOUT THE SERIES
The MaxFlex Series for adaptable wind band offers maximum flexibility with pieces across all grade levels, featuring 4 parts plus optional percussion. Each part is transposed and playable by any wind or keyboard percussion instrument in the ensemble. Recommended part assignments are included, but directors may “mix and match” as they see fit.