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The “Ride of the Valkyries” is a segment from Richard Wagner’s opera The Valkyrie, although the theme threads through the entire epic four-opera cycle The Ring of the Nibelungs which premiered in 1876. “The Ride of the Valkyries” represents the night ride of the warrior maidens (Valkyries), daughters of the god Wotan. The work presents an ideal opportunity to build brass range and endurance in a non-threatening environment (unison/octaves, much bugling without change of ﬁngering or slide position). Tempos should be chosen carefully to maintain the stormy atmosphere, without making the heroic theme sound rushed. The original score contained complex dotted 9/8 rhythms, which were converted into 3/4 rhythms to make the music easily playable by students. This was done with the utmost care in order to maintain the integrity of the music. Now your students can enjoy one of the great masterworks by one of the greatest European composers. Alfred’s Growing Band Series GRADE LEVEL—MEDIUM EASY Ride of the Valkyries Richard Wagner / Arr. by Mark Williams Alfred Publishing Co., Inc. 16320 Roscoe Blvd., Suite 100 • P.O. Box 10003 Van Nuys, CA 91410-0003 alfred.com INSTRUMENTATION 1 — Conductor Score 10 — Flutes (Piccolo) 2 — Oboe 2 — Bassoon 4 — 1st B Clarinet 4 — 2nd B Clarinet 4 — 3rd B Clarinet 1 — E Alto Clarinet 2 — B Bass Clarinet 2 — 1st E Alto Saxophone 2 — 2nd E Alto Saxophone 2 — B Tenor Saxophone 1 — E Baritone Saxophone 2 — 1st F Horn 2 — 2nd F Horn 3 — 1st B Cornet 3 — 2nd B Cornet 3 — 3rd B Cornet 3 — 1st Trombone 3 — 2nd Trombone 2 — Baritone T.C. 2 — Baritone B.C. 4 — Tuba 1 — Mallets (Chimes and Bells) 2 — Percussion (Snare Drum, Bass Drum, Crash Cymbals, Sus. Cymbal, Triangle) 1 — Timpani Preview Only Legal Use Requires Purchase

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The work presents an ideal opportunity to build brass range and endurance in a non-threatening environment (unison/octaves, much bugling without change of fingering or slide position). Tempos should be chosen carefully to maintain the stormy atmosphere, without making the heroic theme sound rushed. The original score contained complex dotted 9/8 rhythms, which were converted into 3/4 rhythms to make the music easily playable by students. This was done with the utmost care in order to maintain the integrity of the music. Now your students can enjoy one of the great masterworks by one of the greatest European composers.

Alfred’s Growing Band Series

GRADE LEVEL—MEDIUM EASY

Ride of the ValkyriesRichard Wagner / Arr. by Mark Williams

Alfred Publishing Co., Inc.16320 Roscoe Blvd., Suite 100 • P.O. Box 10003Van Nuys, CA 91410-0003alfred.com

INSTRUMENTATION

1 — Conductor Score10 — Flutes (Piccolo)2 — Oboe2 — Bassoon4 — 1st B Clarinet4 — 2nd B Clarinet4 — 3rd B Clarinet1 — E Alto Clarinet2 — B Bass Clarinet2 — 1st E Alto Saxophone2 — 2nd E Alto Saxophone2 — B Tenor Saxophone1 — E Baritone Saxophone2 — 1st F Horn

2 — 2nd F Horn3 — 1st B Cornet3 — 2nd B Cornet3 — 3rd B Cornet3 — 1st Trombone3 — 2nd Trombone2 — Baritone T.C.2 — Baritone B.C.4 — Tuba1 — Mallets (Chimes and Bells)2 — Percussion (Snare Drum, Bass Drum, Crash Cymbals, Sus. Cymbal, Triangle)1 — TimpaniPre

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