Description

Composer: David Marlatt
Format: Score and Parts
Instrumentation: Brass Choir
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
The Perilous Seat was a chair intentionally left vacant at King Arthurs round table. It was reserved for the bravest knight who was willing to take on the quest for the Holy Grail. If someone sat in this seat and was unworthy, they immediately died. Sir Galahad survived this test and King Arthur proclaimed him the greatest knight ever. The shifting meter (6/8 and 3/4) is great to introduce students to the concept of a shifting pulse – both 6/8 and 3/4 have 6 eighth notes but the emphasis of the accents shifts the feel back and forth creating a fun groove.
Duration: 2:25