Music for Brass
Pavane for the Restoration of King Charles II – Matthew Locke
Brass Choir Arrangement – Pavane for the Restoration of King Charles II
General Information
- Year of Composition: 1661
- Duration: c. 2:30
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Original Medium: Brass Ensemble
- Price: See Below
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Instrumentation
- B-flat Trumpet I-II-III
- Horn in F I-II-III
- Trombone I-II-III
- Euphonium
- Tuba
- • Alto Sax (optional sub for Horn I)
- Tenor Sax (optional sub for Trombone II)
- Baritone Sax (optional sub for Euphonium)
- Timpani (ad lib)
- Percussion I-II (ad lib)
- Bass Drum
- Cymbals (crash and suspended)
- Field Drum
- Triangle
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Restoration King Charles brass choir
Program Note
Matthew Locke was an English composer during the transitional period between the late Renaissance and early Baroque eras. Locke lived through one of the most turbulent times in British history, including the English Civil War, the establishment of the Commonwealth of England, and the eventual Restoration of the Monarchy. A staunch royalist, Locke rose to prominence following the Restoration in 1660, and was appointed “Composer-in-Ordinary to His Majesty.” In this role, he played a key role in reestablishing courtly and ecclesiastical music after the Puritan suppression, helping to shape the early Baroque sound in England.
Locke’s musical output includes consort music, theater scores, sacred works, and a variety of ceremonial compositions, many of which reflect a bold harmonic language and a distinctive rhythmic style. His music for the coronation of King Charles II, including the stately Pavane presented here, exemplifies his skill in blending the grandeur of traditional English forms with newer Continental influences, particularly from France and Italy.
This version is scored for brass choir with an optional percussion accompaniment, perfect for use by brass ensembles at commencement ceremonies.